The Appointments Etc Panel of Worcestershire Council met on Wednesday 23 July 2025, to elect a chair and vice-chair, and to discuss the appointment of an Assistant Director for Child Protection and Through Care. The panel was also scheduled to confirm the minutes of the previous meeting. The meeting was held at Wildwood, Wildwood Drive, Worcester, WR5 2QT.

Appointment of Assistant Director for Child Protection and Through Care

The Panel was scheduled to discuss the appointment of an Assistant Director for Child Protection and Through Care. The report pack for the meeting notes that the press and public may be excluded from the meeting during this discussion, as it was likely that exempt information relating to an individual would be disclosed. The report pack states that:

The Panel will be asked to exclude the press and public from the meeting for the following item as it is likely that exempt information relating to any individual will be disclosed and the public interest in maintaining the exemption outweighs the public interest in disclosure.

Election of Chairman and Vice-Chairman

The panel was scheduled to elect a chairman and vice-chairman. Councillor Paul Bennett was listed as a member of the panel.

Confirmation of Minutes

The panel was scheduled to authorise the procedure for confirming and signing the minutes of the meeting. The report pack recommended that the minutes be circulated to the panel members and signed by the chairman, pending any comments received within 7 days of circulation.