Steve Smith
Council: Warwickshire
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
17 meetings · Page 1 of 4
Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday 24 June 2026 2.00 pm
Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday 22 April 2026 2.00 pm
The Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee meeting on Wednesday 22 April 2026 discussed the draft Council Plan for 2026-2030, focusing on its alignment with existing council policies and priorities. The committee also reviewed the Home to School Transport Consultation feedback, noting significant public concern regarding proposed changes, particularly those affecting vulnerable pupils and families. Additionally, an update was provided on the new Warwickshire Business Growth Service, designed to support local businesses following changes in funding and the closure of the Coventry and Warwickshire Growth Hub.
Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday 25 February 2026 2.00 pm
The Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Warwickshire Council met on Wednesday 25 February 2026 to discuss a range of important issues affecting the county. Key topics included the economic development update, the integrated performance report for Quarter 3, and the results of the National Highways and Transport survey. The committee also reviewed updates on local transport funding, local transport plan area strategies, and the communities overview and scrutiny committee's work programme.
Special Meeting, Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday 7 January 2026 2.00 pm
The Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Warwickshire Council met on Wednesday 7 January 2026 to consider a call-in regarding the annual on-street pay and display charge review. The committee made recommendations to the Portfolio Holder for Transport and Planning to reconsider the decision on the 15-minute parking charge increase, the introduction of a 10-minute free parking period, and to engage with local businesses on future increases.
Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday 26 November 2025 2.00 pm
The Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee is scheduled to meet on Wednesday 26 November 2025 to discuss economic development, electric vehicle infrastructure, and the council's performance against its strategic priorities. The committee will also review its work programme and hear updates from council directors. The meeting is open to the public and will be broadcast online.
Decisions from Meetings
14 decisions · Page 1 of 3
Call-In: Annual On-Street Pay and Display Charge Review
From: Special Meeting, Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday 7 January 2026 2.00 pm - January 07, 2026
...upheld the call-in and recommended that the Portfolio Holder for Transport and Planning reconsider the decision to increase on-street parking charges, proposing a reduction in the 15-minute charge to 35p, the introduction of a 10-minute free parking period, and engagement with local businesses on future increases.
Recommendations Approved
Council Plan 2022-2027 Year End Integrated Performance Report Year End 2024/25
From: Cabinet - Thursday 12 June 2025 1.45 pm - June 12, 2025
...Cabinet considered and commented on the Year End 2024/25 organisational performance and agreed to refer the report to Overview and Scrutiny Committees for detailed consideration.
Recommendations Approved
Treasury Management & Investment Outturn Reports 2024/25
From: Cabinet - Thursday 12 June 2025 1.45 pm - June 12, 2025
...to consider and endorse the Treasury Management and Investment (Non-Treasury) outturn reports for 2024/25, which review the Council's treasury operations and investments compared to the approved strategy.
Recommendations Approved
Exempt Minutes of the 10 April 2025 Meeting of Cabinet
From: Cabinet - Thursday 12 June 2025 1.45 pm - June 12, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Approval to procure contracts for Garden Waste Composting
From: Cabinet - Thursday 12 June 2025 1.45 pm - June 12, 2025
...to commence procurement activity for garden waste composting contracts and authorized the Executive Director for Communities to finalize and implement these contracts.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 17
Average per Month: 0.7
Decisions Recorded: 14 Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.