Bernie Brown

Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Committee Officer

Call-in, Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Monday 12th January 2026 10:00am

The Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss a call-in regarding a decision made by the Cabinet Member for Children and Young People concerning return home interviews for children in the care of other local authorities (SCOLAs). The committee ultimately recommended that the decision be referred back to the Cabinet for further consideration, with a suggestion for it to also be reviewed by the relevant scrutiny committee.

Cabinet Officer

Cabinet - Wednesday 17th December 2025 10:00am

The Staffordshire Council cabinet is scheduled to meet to discuss the council's strategic direction, environmental strategy, local transport plan, SEND [^2] and alternative provision strategy, and the commissioning of care home placements. They will also discuss a waste management retender.

County Council Officer

County Council - Thursday 11th December 2025 10:00am

The Staffordshire County Council met on 11 December 2025, and the meeting was dominated by discussion of recent scandals involving council members, and the implications for the council's reputation and ability to deliver services. Councillors also debated a motion on renewable energy, agreeing to support renewable energy production on spaces with limited agricultural value, and to investigate renewable energy production on council-owned sites. The council also approved changes to its constitution and the appointment of chairmen and vice chairmen of committees.

Safeguarding and Education Overview and Scrutiny Committee Officer

Safeguarding and Education Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday 4th December 2025 2:00pm

The Safeguarding and Education Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss the Staffordshire Domestic Abuse Strategy, the Children and Families Strategic Improvement Plan, and the Care Leavers Strategy and Local Offer. The committee agreed to support the new Staffordshire Domestic Abuse Strategy, which will be presented to the cabinet for approval in January 2026. The committee also discussed improvements to children's services and the support offered to care leavers in Staffordshire.

Safeguarding and Education Overview and Scrutiny Committee Officer

Safeguarding and Education Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday 27th November 2025 10:00am

The Safeguarding and Education Overview and Scrutiny Committee are scheduled to discuss the Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Adult Safeguarding Partnership Board annual report, and the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Alternative Provision Strategy 2026 - 2029. The committee will also discuss its work programme for the coming year.