Em Holmes

Adult Care and Well-Being Overview and Scrutiny Panel Committee Officer

Adult Care and Well-Being Overview and Scrutiny Panel - Thursday, 4th December, 2025 10.00 am

The Adult Care and Well-Being Overview and Scrutiny Panel are scheduled to meet on Thursday 4 December 2025 to discuss the Worcestershire Safeguarding Adults Board Annual Report, the role of assistive technology in care planning, and performance and budget monitoring. The panel will also discuss their work programme. The meeting is being held at Wyre Forest District Council, Finepoint Way, Kidderminster.

Economy Overview and Scrutiny Panel Committee Officer

Economy Overview and Scrutiny Panel - Wednesday, 19th November, 2025 10.00 am

The Economy Overview and Scrutiny Panel met to discuss the Shrub Hill Quarter development, performance and budget monitoring, and the panel's work programme. Representatives from the council and partner organisations were expected to be present to answer questions from the panel. The meeting was scheduled to be recorded and made available on the council's website.

Overview and Scrutiny Performance Board Committee Officer

Overview and Scrutiny Performance Board - Wednesday, 24th September, 2025 10.00 am

The Overview and Scrutiny Performance Board (OSPB) met to discuss the Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership's (WLEP) annual report, noting its progress against the Plan for Growth (2020-2040) and agreeing to transfer WLEP activity into the Economy Overview & Scrutiny Panel's work programme from 2026/27. The board also reviewed and updated its work programme and the Cabinet Forward Plan, and considered suggestions for a new Scrutiny Task Group.

West Mercia Police and Crime Panel Committee Officer

West Mercia Police and Crime Panel - Thursday, 18th September, 2025 11.00 am

The West Mercia Police and Crime Panel met to discuss the Police and Crime Commissioner's activity and performance, and to review the budget metrics. Councillor Barry Durkin, Chairman of the Panel, expressed disappointment that the panel had not been informed of budget issues in a timely manner. The panel agreed to set up working groups to look at the budget and digital services, and to invite the Chief Constable to future meetings.