Councillor Chris Morris

The Cabinet of Warwickshire Council approved the Warwickshire Food Plan 2026-2028 on 10 September 2026. The plan is the council's strategic framework for addressing food insecurity, improving diets, and strengthening food system resilience. The Cabinet authorised the Executive Director for Resources to finalise the plan and supported a partnership-led delivery model through the Warwickshire Food Forum.

The Cabinet of Warwickshire Council decided on 10/09/2026 to note a forecast net service overspend of £10.043m for 2026-27. They also noted the forecast delivery of savings and approved the movement of capital programme spend into future years. The decision also noted risks related to Local Government Reorganisation.

The Cabinet, County Council decided to allocate capital investment for the A426/A4071 Avon Mill/Hunters Lane Improvements in Rugby on 10 September 2026. This decision was for a scheme update and funding allocation.

The Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee decided to uphold the call-in and referred the recommendation to Cabinet to reconsider the decision on 19/05/2026. The committee recommended assessing alternative measures including working with the Parish council, changing the junction to a Stop Junction, reviewing the speed limit to 30mph, installing larger village signs and white gates, adding signage to encourage drivers to slow down, installing rumble strips and white lines, installing a box junction or raised table, investigating a mini roundabout, and investigating average speed cameras.

The County Council of Warwickshire Council resolved to approve recommendations on 17/03/2026. The Council will welcome and support the National Year of Reading, commit to working with local partners to promote reading, and encourage councillors and staff to participate in related activities. The Leader will complete an online pledge, and the Council will encourage the use of email signatures and volunteering.