Cllr Chris McFarling

Environment Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday 14 January 2026 10.00 am

The Environment Scrutiny Committee of Gloucestershire Council was scheduled to discuss the Gloucestershire Local Nature Recovery Strategy, the rollout of electric vehicle charging points, and the review of the original business case for the electric vehicle chargepoint rollout. Other topics included the Executive Director's report for Economy, Environment & Infrastructure, the Quarter 2 2025/26 performance report, and the committee's work plan.

County Council - Wednesday 12 November 2025 10.00 am

The County Council of Gloucestershire met on Wednesday 12 November 2025, with a significant portion of the meeting dedicated to discussing the future structure of local government in the county. Councillors voted to express a preference for a single unitary authority for the whole of Gloucestershire. The council also debated and passed motions concerning the improvement of highways services, the incorporation of young people's views into decision-making, and the impact of proposed inheritance tax changes on the farming community.

Environment Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday 5 November 2025 10.00 am

The Environment Scrutiny Committee was scheduled to meet on Wednesday 5 November 2025, to discuss the Gloucestershire climate change strategy, verge management and grass cutting, and the executive director's report on the economy, environment, and infrastructure. The committee was also scheduled to review its work plan and to note an update report from Climate Leadership Gloucestershire.

County Council - Wednesday 10 September 2025 10.00 am

Gloucestershire County Council met on Wednesday 10 September 2025, and addressed a number of issues including a motion to support adopted children, a discussion regarding the use of hotels for migrant accommodation, and a proposal to support the Forest of Dean District Council's bid to become a UNESCO Biosphere area. Councillors also debated and voted on motions related to council finances, highways services, and support for farmers.

County Council - Wednesday 16 July 2025 10.00 am

Gloucestershire County Council was scheduled to discuss a range of topics at its meeting. These included motions on violence against women and girls, the future of Thames Water, grass cutting in Tewkesbury, flying the St George flag, speed limits, support for adopted children, and knife crime. Councillors were also scheduled to discuss the council's corporate parenting responsibilities, a timeline for developing the council's strategy for 2025-29, and a number of scrutiny reports.