Councillor Andrew Cross

Adult Care and Well-Being Overview and Scrutiny Panel - Thursday, 4th December, 2025 10.00 am

The Adult Care and Well-Being Overview and Scrutiny Panel are scheduled to meet on Thursday 4 December 2025 to discuss the Worcestershire Safeguarding Adults Board Annual Report, the role of assistive technology in care planning, and performance and budget monitoring. The panel will also discuss their work programme. The meeting is being held at Wyre Forest District Council, Finepoint Way, Kidderminster.

Corporate and Communities Overview and Scrutiny Panel - Monday, 24th November, 2025 2.00 pm

The Corporate and Communities Overview and Scrutiny Panel met to discuss the annual update on libraries, the performance and budget monitoring for Quarter 2 of 2025/26, and the panel's work programme. The panel reviewed library performance, including the Libraries Unlocked program, and noted the financial position of the council, including forecasts for reserves and high needs funding. The panel also agreed to retain the flexibility to take into account any urgent issues which may arise in their work programme.

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.

Council - Thursday, 6th November, 2025 10.00 am

Worcestershire County Council met on 6 November 2025, and councillors primarily discussed the proposal for a single unitary authority in Worcestershire, the interim external auditor's report, and a recommendation to approve changes to the capital programme. The council also considered an amendment to the LGPS Central Shareholder Representative Delegation, and a number of notices of motion.

Corporate and Communities Overview and Scrutiny Panel - Monday, 20th October, 2025 10.00 am

The Corporate and Communities Overview and Scrutiny Panel met on Monday 20 October 2025 to discuss several key issues, including the future of County Hall, the sufficiency of secondary school places in Worcester, and the panel's work programme for the coming year. The panel was also scheduled to receive updates on the council's budget and performance. The meeting was scheduled to take place at Wychavon District Council, Civic Centre, Queen Elizabeth Drive, Pershore, WR10 1PT.