Darren Cheshire - Councillor for Warwickshire

Councillor Darren Cheshire

Reform UK Portfolio Holder for Environment, Heritage and Culture

Email: darrencheshire@warwickshire.gov.uk

Council: Warwickshire

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: County Council (Committee Member) Warwickshire Waste Partnership (Chair) Cabinet (Committee Member) Portfolio Holder Decisions/Leader Decisions (Committee Member)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

24 meetings · Page 1 of 5

Portfolio Holder Decisions/Leader Decisions Committee Member

Portfolio Holder Decisions/Leader Decisions - Friday 13 February 2026 12.00 pm

February 13, 2026, 12:00 pm
Cabinet Committee Member

Cabinet - Thursday 12 February 2026 1.45 pm

February 12, 2026, 1:45 pm
County Council Committee Member

Budget Council, County Council - Thursday 5 February 2026 10.00 am

The County Council of Warwickshire is scheduled to convene on Thursday, 5 February 2026, with a primary focus on the crucial matters of the 2026/27 budget and the 2026-31 Medium Term Financial Strategy. Alongside these significant financial discussions, the council will also consider the Treasury Management Strategy and Investment Strategy for the upcoming year.

February 05, 2026, 10:00 am
Portfolio Holder Decisions/Leader Decisions Committee Member

Portfolio Holder Decisions/Leader Decisions - Tuesday 3 February 2026 1.00 pm

The Portfolio Holder Decisions/Leader Decisions committee of Warwickshire Council is scheduled to consider a report concerning passenger transport management software. The meeting will also include standard procedural items such as the disclosure of interests and public speaking.

February 03, 2026, 1:00 pm
Portfolio Holder Decisions/Leader Decisions Committee Member

Portfolio Holder Decisions/Leader Decisions - Friday 30 January 2026 1.00 pm

The Portfolio Holder Decisions/Leader Decisions meeting on Friday 30 January 2026 is scheduled to consider a range of financial and strategic matters. Key discussions are expected to include a Memorandum of Understanding with Coventry City Council regarding planning, proposed fees and charges for various council services in 2026/27, and the setting of school term dates for 2027/28. The meeting will also address the potential closure of Great Alne Primary School.

January 30, 2026, 1:00 pm

Decisions from Meetings

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Additions to the Education Capital Programme 2025/26

From: Cabinet - Thursday 4 September 2025 1.45 pm - September 04, 2025

...to add £0.680 million to the Education Capital Programme 2025/26, allocating funds to schemes at St Gabriel’s CofE Academy, Little Stars Nursery, Anker Bridge Nursery, Wellingtons Day Nursery, and The Griffin Primary School, and authorizing the Executive Director for Children and Young People to manage procurement and contracts for these projects.

Recommendations Approved

Quarter 1 Integrated Performance Report 2025/26

From: Cabinet - Thursday 4 September 2025 1.45 pm - September 04, 2025

...to consider the Quarter 1 2025/26 Integrated Performance Report, refer it to Overview and Scrutiny Committees, and request officers to refresh the Council’s Performance Management Framework for 2026/27, including the new Local Government Outcomes Framework, for Cabinet approval by March 2026.

Recommendations Approved

Better Care Fund Plan 2025/26

From: Cabinet - Thursday 4 September 2025 1.45 pm - September 04, 2025

...to facilitate the Better Care Fund Plan for 2025/26, the council approved a £18.669m contribution, authorized a section 75 agreement with Coventry and Warwickshire Integrated Care Board, agreed to continue as the pooled budget holder, and authorized a review of the Discharge to Assess services agreement.

Recommendations Approved

Wheat Street/ Leicester Road Nuneaton – Compulsory Purchase Order

From: Cabinet - Thursday 4 September 2025 1.45 pm - September 04, 2025

...to facilitate the construction of Wheat Street and Leicester Road in Nuneaton, the Cabinet authorized the Executive Director for Resources to acquire land or rights, through agreement or a Compulsory Purchase Order, contingent upon planning permission and secured funding, and also authorized minor drawing modifications and agreements with landowners regarding objections.

Recommendations Approved

Flag Policy

From: Cabinet - Thursday 4 September 2025 1.45 pm - September 04, 2025

...to formalize flag-flying protocols at Warwickshire County Council buildings, the Cabinet approved a flag policy that outlines standard flags to be flown, clarifies procedures for specific events, and delegates authority to the Chairman of the Council to approve changes.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 24

Average per Month: 2.4

Decisions Recorded: 93