Councillor Dan Birch

Audit and Governance Committee - Thursday, 25th September, 2025 2.00 pm

The Audit and Governance Committee of Worcestershire County Council was scheduled to meet on 25 September 2025 to discuss a range of topics, including the external audit of the Worcestershire Pension Fund, internal audit progress, performance and risk management, counter fraud measures, business continuity, income and debt management and treasury management. The committee was also scheduled to consider the appointment of an independent member and its future work programme.

Economy Overview and Scrutiny Panel - Monday, 22nd September, 2025 1.00 pm

The Economy Overview and Scrutiny Panel met to discuss tourism in Worcestershire, government policies to support the Worcestershire economy, and the performance and budget for 2025/26. The panel also discussed and agreed to revisions to its work programme for the coming year. A recommendation was made for Worcestershire County Council to consider a plan to improve accessibility at Alvechurch Station.

Council - Thursday, 11th September, 2025 10.00 am

The Worcestershire County Council met to discuss a range of issues, including treasury management, school places, local government reorganisation, and climate change. Councillors approved a healthcare parking permit scheme, but rejected a motion to withdraw the council's bid for a single unitary authority. They also agreed with the scientific consensus that man-made climate change exists.

Audit and Governance Committee - Friday, 18th July, 2025 10.30 am

The Audit and Governance Committee of Worcestershire Council scheduled a meeting to discuss the annual report of the committee's chair, internal audit reports, risk management, treasury management, and a training plan for the upcoming year. The meeting was also scheduled to cover the committee's work programme.

Cabinet - Thursday, 17th July, 2025 10.00 am

Worcestershire County Council's Cabinet met to discuss secondary school place planning, options for County Hall, electric vehicle charge points, and the Treasury Management Annual Report. The Cabinet agreed to increase places at schools in Malvern to meet demand in 2026 and 2027, and authorised a feasibility study into using the County Hall site for education. They also delegated authority to award contracts for electric vehicle charge point infrastructure and supported submitting a business case to the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV). Finally, the Cabinet noted and agreed to refer the Treasury Management Annual Report to the full council.