The Portfolio Holder Decisions/Leader Decisions meeting of Warwickshire Council on Thursday 18 June 2026 is scheduled to consider a contract for residential step-down foster carer recruitment. The meeting will be attended by Councillor George Finch, Leader of the Council, Rachael Boswell, John Coleman, and Sharon Shaw.

Residential Step-down Foster Carer Recruitment Contract

A key item scheduled for discussion is a contract related to the recruitment of residential step-down foster carers. The report pack indicates that this item is designated as Restricted and is being considered under paragraph 3 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972. This legislation pertains to information that may be exempt from public disclosure due to its sensitive nature. The Chief Executive of Warwickshire County Council, Monica Fogarty, is listed in relation to this item.

The meeting's agenda also outlines standard procedures, including declarations of pecuniary and non-pecuniary interests, and a scheme for public speaking. Members of the public who are residents or working in Warwickshire, or who receive services from the council, have the opportunity to speak for up to three minutes on any matter within the committee's remit, provided they notify Democratic Services in writing at least two clear working days before the meeting. Further details on the public speaking scheme are available in the Council's Standing Orders.