Councillor Adrian Hardman

Adult Care and Well Being Overview and Scrutiny Panel - Monday, 29th September, 2025 10.00 am

The Adult Care and Well Being Overview and Scrutiny Panel met to discuss mental health social care services, NHS continuing healthcare, budget monitoring and performance, and to refresh their work programme. Councillors heard that adult social care was facing financial challenges, with demand-led services increasing and putting pressure on budgets. The panel agreed to scrutinise the Integrated Care Board's (ICB) contribution to continuing healthcare and to schedule a session with partners and the community to discuss how they can support adult social care.

Pension Investment Sub-Committee - Tuesday, 16th September, 2025 10.00 am

Here's a summary of the scheduled discussions for the Pension Investment Sub-Committee meeting. The meeting included presentations on investment performance and sustainable funds. The sub-committee was also expected to exclude the public and press from some of the meeting due to the discussion of exempt financial information.

Pension Investment Sub-Committee - Monday, 15th September, 2025 2.00 pm

The Pension Investment Sub-Committee met on 15 September 2025, and agreed to an investment in Novum Investment Management Ltd, subject to due diligence. The committee also received macroeconomic updates from Invesco, and a review of the Fund's Investment Strategy from Redington Ltd.

Council - Thursday, 11th September, 2025 10.00 am

The Worcestershire County Council met to discuss a range of issues, including treasury management, school places, local government reorganisation, and climate change. Councillors approved a healthcare parking permit scheme, but rejected a motion to withdraw the council's bid for a single unitary authority. They also agreed with the scientific consensus that man-made climate change exists.

Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Monday, 8th September, 2025 2.00 pm

The Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss community engagement in health improvement, review the committee's work programme, and identify priorities for the future. Councillors heard about several initiatives aimed at empowering local communities to take an active role in improving their health and wellbeing, including the Priority Neighbourhood Development Programme, school grants, and the use of green spaces. The committee agreed to continue its focus on reviewing the 2022-2032 health and wellbeing strategy and empowering the new council formed after local government reorganisation to continue and build on current work.