Councillor Alan Sherwell

Committee Committee Member

BMKFA Overview & Audit Committee - Wednesday, 16th July, 2025 10.00 am

The Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes Fire Authority Overview and Audit Committee met to discuss internal and external audit reports, risk management, and various policies. The committee was also scheduled to elect a chair and vice-chair for the upcoming year.

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Council - Wednesday, 9th July, 2025 4.00 pm

The Buckinghamshire Council met to discuss several key issues, including the appointment of a returning officer, cabinet member reports, and motions related to local plans and funding. Councillors approved the appointment of Lisa Marie Williams as the returning officer and electoral registration officer, and also approved a motion to engage with water and sewage providers on capacity investment in the local plan. A motion regarding transparency of member fees was referred to the Standards and General Purpose Committee.

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Health & Adult Social Care Select Committee - Thursday, 3rd July, 2025 10.00 am

The Health and Adult Social Care Select Committee met to discuss the Integrated Care Board, the Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust, Adult Social Care and Public Health, and Integrated Neighbourhood Teams. Councillor Stuart Wilson, Chair of the Health and Adult Social Care Committee, welcomed the members and partners to the meeting. Councillor Shade Adoh was re-appointed as vice-chair of the committee.

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West Buckinghamshire Area Planning Committee - Wednesday, 2nd July, 2025 6.30 pm

The West Buckinghamshire Area Planning Committee met to discuss planning applications in the area, including a proposal to convert a pub into a house of multiple occupation, which was refused. Councillors also approved plans for new homes in Hazlemere, and replacement fencing at a sports pitch in Cressex.

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Schools Forum - Tuesday, 1st July, 2025 1.30 pm

Buckinghamshire Council's Schools Forum met to discuss the Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) revenue monitoring for 2024-25, which showed a significant overspend in the high needs block, and to hear an announcement regarding the statutory override[^1] for high needs funding. The forum also noted that they would be looking to re-elect co-chairs in the autumn.