Cllr Gary Luff

Planning Committee - Thursday 29 January 2026 10.00 am

The Planning Committee of Gloucestershire Council met on Thursday 29 January 2026 to discuss two significant planning applications. The committee refused permission for the continued use of land for aggregate recycling at Allstone Sand and Gravel Centre in Myers Road, Gloucester, citing inadequate information, noise, dust, landscape, and cumulative impact concerns. Conversely, the committee resolved to grant planning permission for the demolition of Jordan's Brook House and the construction of a GP surgery, along with outline permission for 10 new dwellings, on North Upton Lane, Gloucester.

Planning Committee Site Visits - Tuesday 20 January 2026 9.30 am

Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday 7 January 2026 10.00 am

The Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Gloucestershire County Council was scheduled to discuss the draft 2026/27 budget, which outlines the council's proposed financial plans for the next four years. The committee was also set to review directorate plans for Adult Social Care and Communities, Children and Families, Public Health and Communities, Economy, Environment and Infrastructure, Community Safety, Corporate Resources, and Technical & Countywide services, examining how these align with the council's strategic priorities.

Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday 11 December 2025 10.00 am

The Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Committee were scheduled to discuss the findings of the GCC Scrutiny Review, a motion regarding support for Gloucestershire's farmers, and the Corporate Asset Management Plan. They were also scheduled to review corporate performance, risk and financial monitoring, receive an update on local government reorganisation and devolution, and discuss the budget scrutiny agenda.

Pension Committee - Thursday 4 December 2025 10.00 am

The Pension Committee meeting scheduled for 4 December 2025 was set to cover a comprehensive update on the Gloucestershire Pension Fund's governance, operations, funding, and investments. Key discussions were expected to include the review of risk registers, audit findings, ongoing consultations on pension scheme reforms, and the annual data improvement plan. The committee was also scheduled to receive updates on investment performance and strategic asset allocation.