Ben Edwards - Councillor for Warwickshire

Councillor Ben Edwards

Liberal Democrats

Email: benedwards@warwickshire.gov.uk

Council: Warwickshire

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: County Council (Committee Member) Portfolio Holder Decisions/Leader Decisions (Committee Member) Regulatory Committee (Committee Member)

Is this you? Claim this page.

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

15 meetings · Page 3 of 3

Portfolio Holder Decisions/Leader Decisions Committee Member

Portfolio Holder Decisions/Leader Decisions - Friday 1 August 2025 2.00 pm

This meeting of Warwickshire Council's Portfolio Holder Decisions/Leader Decisions was scheduled to discuss the appointment of cabinet portfolios, the delegation of executive functions, and appointments to various bodies. Councillor George Finch, Deputy Leader of the Council, was the only member listed on the agenda. The meeting was scheduled to be filmed for live broadcast on the internet.

August 01, 2025
County Council Committee Member

County Council - Tuesday 22 July 2025 10.00 am

The meeting of the Warwickshire County Council on 22 July 2025 included a debate on developer contributions to the School Lane Junction scheme, which was ultimately deferred, and a tied vote on the appointment of political assistants, which was decided by the Chair's casting vote. The council also discussed additions to the education capital programme, the Audit and Standards Committee annual report, and a motion supporting the climate emergency declaration.

July 22, 2025
Regulatory Committee Committee Member

Regulatory Committee - Tuesday 1 July 2025 10.30 am

The Regulatory Committee convened to elect a chair, review planning applications for the Ufton Landfill Site, and discuss appointments to external organisations. Councillor Chris Mills was elected as chair. The committee deferred decisions on planning applications relating to the Ufton Landfill Site pending a site visit.

July 01, 2025
Regulatory Committee CANCELLED

Regulatory Committee - Tuesday 10 June 2025 10.30 am

June 10, 2025
County Council

Annual Council, County Council - Friday 16 May 2025 10.00 am

At the annual general meeting of Warwickshire County Council, Councillor Edward Harris was elected as chair, Councillor Dale Keeling was elected as vice-chair, and Councillor Rob Howard was appointed as leader of the council. Councillors also approved appointments to committees and other bodies, received the annual report on the use of urgency and call-in procedures, reviewed the overview and scrutiny annual report, and approved amendments to contract standing orders.

May 16, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

28 decisions · Page 1 of 6

External Auditors' Annual Audit Report 2024/25

From: County Council - Tuesday 16 December 2025 10.00 am - December 16, 2025

...to note the External Auditor's Annual Report for 2024/25 and request the Audit and Standards Committee to monitor the management actions addressing the report's key recommendation.

Recommendations Approved

Appointment of Independent Persons

From: County Council - Tuesday 16 December 2025 10.00 am - December 16, 2025

...to determine the appointment of Independent Persons pursuant to the Localism Act 2011.

Recommendations Approved

Warwickshire Pension Fund Accounts 2024/25

From: County Council - Tuesday 16 December 2025 10.00 am - December 16, 2025

...to approve the 2024/25 Warwickshire Pension Fund Statement of Accounts.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 15

Average per Month: 1.5

Decisions Recorded: 28