Cllr Vernon Gray

County Council - Wednesday 18 February 2026 10.00 am

The County Council meeting scheduled for Wednesday 18 February 2026 was set to cover a wide range of significant topics, including the adoption of the Medium-Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) for 2026/27 to 2029/30, which includes the draft budget and council tax precept for 2026/27. Discussions were also scheduled on corporate parenting, the council's constitution, and updates from scrutiny committees and working groups. Additionally, the meeting agenda included the presentation of the Gloucestershire Pension Fund Annual Report for 2024/25.

Audit and Governance Committee - Thursday 22 January 2026 10.00 am

The Audit and Governance Committee of Gloucestershire Council met on Thursday 22 January 2026 to review external audit reports, discuss the council's treasury management strategy, and consider updates on internal audit activity and the code of conduct for members. Key decisions included approving the appointment of a new Independent Person to the committee and noting the proposed treasury management strategy for 2026/27.

Children and Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday 15 January 2026 10.00 am

The Children and Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Gloucestershire Council was scheduled to review updates on early help services, including family and youth hubs, and parenting programmes. The committee was also set to consider annual reports on fostering and adoption, alongside performance and school system outcomes.

Pension Committee - Thursday 4 December 2025 10.00 am

The Pension Committee meeting scheduled for 4 December 2025 was set to cover a comprehensive update on the Gloucestershire Pension Fund's governance, operations, funding, and investments. Key discussions were expected to include the review of risk registers, audit findings, ongoing consultations on pension scheme reforms, and the annual data improvement plan. The committee was also scheduled to receive updates on investment performance and strategic asset allocation.

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.