Councillor Anthony Upton

Environment Overview and Scrutiny Panel - Monday, 14th July, 2025 10.00 am

The Environment Overview and Scrutiny Panel met to discuss the Streetscape Design Guide, performance and budget monitoring, and the work programme for the coming year. The panel discussed the Streetscape Design Guide at length, and agreed that the Cabinet Member should ensure that the design code for Wychavon is matched up with the Streetscape Design Guide. The panel also requested further information on training for public rights of way, and data on planning applications.

Council - Thursday, 10th July, 2025 10.00 am

The Worcestershire Council meeting included discussion of the Malvern Hills Bill, the revised capital programme, and a summary of decisions taken by the Audit and Governance Committee, the Pensions Committee, and the Planning and Regulatory Committee. Councillors were also scheduled to discuss several notices of motion and answer questions.

Children and Families Overview and Scrutiny Panel - Thursday, 3rd July, 2025 10.00 am

The Children and Families Overview and Scrutiny Panel met to discuss the progress against the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Local Area Partnership Priority Action and Improvement Plan, performance and budget monitoring, and the panel's work programme. The panel requested reports on the CAMHS deep dive, co-production, waiting lists, and the Mello on-site provision.

Waste Credit Governance Committee - Friday, 20th June, 2025 9.30 am

The Waste Credit Governance Committee was scheduled to meet to discuss the financial reporting from the Energy from Waste Plant, the risk register, and the committee's work plan. The committee was also scheduled to note an update on the contract extension with Mercia Waste Management (MWM).

Audit and Governance Committee - Tuesday, 17th June, 2025 9.30 am

The Audit and Governance Committee of Worcestershire County Council was scheduled to meet to note the draft annual statutory financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025, and to review the external audit plans for both the council and the pension fund. The meeting was also scheduled to cover progress on external audit recommendations from 2023-24.