Chris Gilbert

Extraordinary Council Meeting, County Council - Thursday 23rd October 2025 10:00am

Staffordshire County Council convened to discuss the implications of the Labour government's proposals for local government reorganisation (LGR) and to consider a proposal for an East-West unitary authority split in Staffordshire. Councillors unanimously opposed the government's LGR plans, which they felt were being imposed on them without a clear mandate or public support. Despite their opposition, the council debated and ultimately agreed to forward a proposal for an East-West split to the government, while also agreeing to send a letter to the Secretary of State and the Prime Minister, expressing their united opposition to LGR in Staffordshire.

Special County Council Meeting, County Council - Thursday 9th October 2025 12:00pm

The Staffordshire County Council convened for a special meeting to bestow honours upon Sir Ian Dudson and sixteen former councillors. Sir Ian Dudson was granted the title of Honorary Freeman, and each of the sixteen former councillors were granted the title of Honorary Alderman, all in recognition of their distinguished service to Staffordshire.

County Council - Thursday 9th October 2025 10:00am

Staffordshire County Council met to discuss a range of issues, including the adoption of a new approach to environmental policy, the appointment of political assistants, highways maintenance, and the Community Fund. The council voted to rescind its climate emergency declaration made in 2019, but rejected a proposal to include percentage impact alongside financial impact in budget changes. Councillors also approved changes to the constitution regarding political assistant posts.

Pensions Committee - Friday 26th September 2025 10:00am

The Pensions Committee of Staffordshire Council scheduled a meeting to discuss the Staffordshire Pension Fund's SPF's investment performance, annual reports, and policies. Councillors were expected to review the fund's performance, stewardship activities, and cybersecurity measures, as well as a policy concerning conflicts of interest. The committee was also scheduled to discuss the Independent Scrutiny and Assurance Services (ISS).

Pensions Panel - Tuesday 2nd September 2025 9:30am

The Staffordshire Council Pensions Panel met to review the fund's performance, investment portfolio, and risk management strategies. Councillors reviewed the fund performance for June 2025, noting positive returns, and examined the portfolio of investments as of June 30, 2025. The panel also discussed the Responsible Investment Strategy (RIS) report and the Local Authority Pension Fund Forum (LAPFF) [^1] quarterly engagement report.