Councillor Anthony Upton

Waste Credit Governance Committee - Wednesday, 1st October, 2025 10.00 am

The Waste Credit Governance Committee met to review the financial performance and risks associated with the council's loan to Mercia Waste Management (MWM) for the Energy from Waste (EfW) plant in Hartlebury. The committee noted the technical update on the EfW plant reporting requirements, the risk register, and the work plan for the coming year, finding that all relevant financial ratios had improved and no new risks had been identified. The committee agreed that there were no matters of concern to report to the council.

Children and Families Overview and Scrutiny Panel - Tuesday, 30th September, 2025 2.00 pm

The Children and Families Overview and Scrutiny Panel met to discuss the progress of the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Local Area Partnership, the Worcestershire Safeguarding Children Partnership, and the council's performance and budget monitoring. The panel also reviewed and updated its work programme for the upcoming year.

Audit and Governance Committee - Thursday, 25th September, 2025 2.00 pm

The Audit and Governance Committee of Worcestershire County Council was scheduled to meet on 25 September 2025 to discuss a range of topics, including the external audit of the Worcestershire Pension Fund, internal audit progress, performance and risk management, counter fraud measures, business continuity, income and debt management and treasury management. The committee was also scheduled to consider the appointment of an independent member and its future work programme.

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.

Audit and Governance Committee - Friday, 18th July, 2025 10.30 am

The Audit and Governance Committee of Worcestershire Council scheduled a meeting to discuss the annual report of the committee's chair, internal audit reports, risk management, treasury management, and a training plan for the upcoming year. The meeting was also scheduled to cover the committee's work programme.