Alison Spall

Environment Overview and Scrutiny Panel Committee Officer

Environment Overview and Scrutiny Panel - Monday, 1st December, 2025 10.00 am

The Environment Overview and Scrutiny Panel are scheduled to meet to discuss the Environment Act 2021, receive an update on the Net Zero Carbon Plan 2024-25, review performance and budget monitoring, and consider their work programme. The meeting will be held at Wychavon District Council in Pershore.

Pension Board Committee Officer

Pension Board - Tuesday, 18th November, 2025 10.00 am

The Pension Board of Worcestershire Council is scheduled to meet on Tuesday, 18 November 2025, at Wyre Forest House in Kidderminster. The agenda includes reviewing the Pension Fund Annual Report, the Business Plan, and the Risk Register, as well as updates on governance, compliance, and training. The board will also review the agenda and minutes of the Pensions Committee meeting held on 9 October 2025.

Overview and Scrutiny Performance Board Committee Officer

Overview and Scrutiny Performance Board - Monday, 17th November, 2025 2.00 pm

The Overview and Scrutiny Performance Board met on 17 November 2025 to discuss local government reorganisation in Worcestershire, as well as to review scrutiny chairs' updates, the work programme, and the cabinet forward plan. The meeting was held at Wychavon District Council Offices, in Pershore. Councillors were expected to consider and comment on these topics.

West Mercia Police and Crime Panel Committee Officer

West Mercia Police and Crime Panel - Wednesday, 5th November, 2025 11.00 am

The West Mercia Police and Crime Panel is scheduled to meet on Wednesday, 5 November 2025, to discuss the Police & Crime Plan, budget metrics, rural crime, and the work programme. The meeting will be held at Wyre Forest House, the headquarters of Wyre Forest District Council. The headline topic for discussion appears to be the financial challenges facing West Mercia Police.

Overview and Scrutiny Performance Board Committee Officer

Overview and Scrutiny Performance Board - Thursday, 16th October, 2025 10.00 am

The Overview and Scrutiny Performance Board met to discuss the One Worcestershire local government reorganisation proposal, its financial implications, and the scrutiny work programme for the coming year. Councillors expressed concerns about the lack of a complete business case, the potential for council tax increases, and the need for public consultation. The Board agreed to explore options for an additional meeting to scrutinise the One Worcestershire proposal before it goes to the full council.