Gary Bentley

Economy, Infrastructure and Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday 25th September 2025 10:00am

The Economy, Infrastructure and Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss a petition to build a pump track in Burntwood, and to review the Joint Archives Service Annual Report. The committee agreed to refer the petition regarding the pump track to the cabinet for consideration. The committee also commented on the Joint Archives Service Annual Report, and requested an update in a year's time.

Health and Care Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Monday 15th September 2025 10:00am

The Health Care and Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss a new choice policy for adult care, and to receive an update on the Freedom to Speak Up guardian scheme. Councillors recommended that the consultation period for the choice policy be extended by four weeks.

Health and Care Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday 31st July 2025 10:00am

The Health and Care Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Staffordshire Council met to discuss the Integrated Care Board's (ICB) plan to make £306 million in efficiency savings, and a proposal to consolidate cardiac catheter services at the University Hospitals of Derby and Burton. Councillors expressed concerns about the lack of detail in the ICB's report, the potential impact of cuts on frontline services, and the effect on residents in rural areas. The committee noted a report on district and borough health scrutiny activity and discussed the committee's work programme.

Economy, Infrastructure and Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 22nd July 2025 10:00am

The Economy, Infrastructure and Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee met on Tuesday 22 July 2025 to discuss the establishment of a Network Management Working Group, updates to the Work Programme, and to exclude the public from the meeting for items involving exempt information. Councillor Conor Wileman was appointed as the Chair of the Network Management Working Group. The committee also received updates on a site visit to Litchfield Highway Depot, the scheduling of an additional meeting to consider the local transport plan, a site visit to the Staffordshire Highways Laboratory, and a briefing on flood risk management.

County Council - Thursday 17th July 2025 10:00am

Staffordshire County Council met to discuss highways improvements, the financial outturn for 2024-25, and the adult social care team's recent inspection. The council approved the report of the Independent Remuneration Panel, the Overview and Scrutiny annual report, and a memorandum of understanding regarding health services. They also voted to increase the number of cabinet support members from three to four, adding a role for special educational needs and disability (SEND).