Councillor Ed Gemmell

East Chilterns Community Board - Tuesday, 2nd September, 2025 5.00 pm

The East Chilterns Community Board met to discuss new ways of working, updates from the last few months, the Opportunity Bucks programme, and priorities for each of the wards. Action plans with timelines will be created for each priority to ensure effective delivery. The next meeting is scheduled for 4 March 2026.

Pension Fund Committee - Wednesday, 30th July, 2025 2.30 pm

The Buckinghamshire Council Pension Fund Committee met on Wednesday 30 July 2025. The meeting included an update on the potential future pooling options for the Buckinghamshire Pension Fund, and a resolution to exclude the press and public from a portion of the meeting. The next meeting was scheduled for 10 September 2025.

Council - Wednesday, 9th July, 2025 4.00 pm

The Buckinghamshire Council met to discuss several key issues, including the appointment of a returning officer, cabinet member reports, and motions related to local plans and funding. Councillors approved the appointment of Lisa Marie Williams as the returning officer and electoral registration officer, and also approved a motion to engage with water and sewage providers on capacity investment in the local plan. A motion regarding transparency of member fees was referred to the Standards and General Purpose Committee.

High Wycombe Town Committee - Tuesday, 24th June, 2025 7.00 pm

The High Wycombe Town Committee met to discuss a vision for the town, review special expenses, and receive updates on market infrastructure and town centre development. Councillor Ed Gemmell was formally appointed as Chairman, and Councillor Lesley Clarke OBE was appointed as Vice Chair. The committee discussed a number of issues including community engagement, town improvements, and budget allocations, with a focus on collaborative efforts to enhance High Wycombe.

Transport, Environment, Communities & Climate Change Select Committee - Tuesday, 24th June, 2025 10.00 am

The Transport, Environment, Climate Change and Communities Committee met to discuss key priorities and challenges within their respective portfolios. Councillor David Carroll was appointed Vice-Chairman of the committee. The committee also discussed their work programme for the coming year, agreeing to discuss flooding responses, electric vehicle infrastructure, and digital exclusion at their next meeting.