Councillor Dan Boatright-Greene

Overview and Scrutiny Performance Board - Thursday, 16th October, 2025 10.00 am

The Overview and Scrutiny Performance Board met to discuss the One Worcestershire local government reorganisation proposal, its financial implications, and the scrutiny work programme for the coming year. Councillors expressed concerns about the lack of a complete business case, the potential for council tax increases, and the need for public consultation. The Board agreed to explore options for an additional meeting to scrutinise the One Worcestershire proposal before it goes to the full council.

Appointments Etc Panel - Wednesday, 8th October, 2025 1.00 pm

The Appointments Etc Panel of Worcestershire Council met on Wednesday 8 October 2025. During the meeting, the panel was scheduled to elect a chair and vice-chair, confirm the minutes of the previous meeting, and discuss the appointment of an Assistant Director for Child Protection and Through Care. The press and public may have been excluded from the meeting during the discussion of the Assistant Director appointment.

Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education - Monday, 6th October, 2025 2.00 pm

The Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education (SACRE) of Worcestershire Council met on Monday 6 October 2025. On the agenda was the planning of conferences for the summer of 2026, and a discussion of national news regarding religious education. The council was also scheduled to discuss exam results and a workforce update.

Children and Families Overview and Scrutiny Panel - Tuesday, 30th September, 2025 2.00 pm

The Children and Families Overview and Scrutiny Panel met to discuss the progress of the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Local Area Partnership, the Worcestershire Safeguarding Children Partnership, and the council's performance and budget monitoring. The panel also reviewed and updated its work programme for the upcoming year.

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.