Cllr Suzanne Williams

County Council - Wednesday 12 November 2025 10.00 am

The County Council of Gloucestershire met on Wednesday 12 November 2025, with a significant portion of the meeting dedicated to discussing the future structure of local government in the county. Councillors voted to express a preference for a single unitary authority for the whole of Gloucestershire. The council also debated and passed motions concerning the improvement of highways services, the incorporation of young people's views into decision-making, and the impact of proposed inheritance tax changes on the farming community.

Fire and Rescue Scrutiny Committee - Friday 7 November 2025 10.00 am

The Fire and Rescue Scrutiny Committee were scheduled to meet to discuss the impact of local government reorganisation, the Community Risk Management Plan, cultural improvements within Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service, and the Improvement Board progress update.

Adult Social Care and Communities Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 4 November 2025 10.00 am

The Adult Social Care and Communities Scrutiny Committee were scheduled to discuss healthier lifestyles, safeguarding adults, and public health in Gloucestershire. The committee was also expected to review its work plan for the coming year.

Health Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 14 October 2025 10.00 am

The Gloucestershire Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee met on 14 October 2025 to discuss the South Western Ambulance Service's decision to phase out fire-fighters as first responders, the NHS Gloucestershire Winter Plan, and to receive an update on maternity services in the county. The committee requested more information on community first responder figures and agreed to add items to their work plan.

Fire and Rescue Scrutiny Committee - Friday 3 October 2025 10.00 am

The Fire and Rescue Scrutiny Committee were scheduled to meet on Friday 3 October 2025 to discuss wildfires, changes to firefighter shift times and fire safety regulations.