George Finch - Councillor for Warwickshire

Councillor George Finch

Reform UK Leader of the Council and Portfolio Holder for Children & Families

Email: georgefinch@warwickshire.gov.uk

Council: Warwickshire

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Portfolio Holder Decisions/Leader Decisions (Committee Member) County Council (Committee Member) Children & Young People Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Portfolio Holder, Committee Member) Cabinet (Chair, Committee Member) Health and Wellbeing Board (Committee Member) Corporate Parenting Panel (Chair) Resources and Fire & Rescue Overview and Scrutiny Committee (County Councillor, Portfolio Holder)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

42 meetings · Page 1 of 9

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 Chair

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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Update to previously agreed WPDG Site Specific Business Case

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

...to determine an update to a previously agreed WPDG Site Specific Business Case.

Recommendations Approved

Approval to Tender - Dementia Information and Advice Service

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

...to ensure continued support for Warwickshire residents affected by dementia, the Cabinet authorized the Executive Director for Social Care and Health to begin the procurement process for a Dementia Information and Advice Service and to enter into relevant contracts.

Recommendations Approved

Local Government & Social Care Ombudsman – Annual Review and Summary of Upheld Complaints

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

...to receive and comment on the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman's annual review and summary of upheld complaints for the financial year 2024/25.

Recommendations Approved

2025-26 Financial monitoring - Forecast position at Quarter 1

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

... the Cabinet of Warwickshire considered and commented on the forecast financial position at Quarter 1, including a net service spend of £1.642m needing reserve funding, a savings delivery shortfall against the £19.864m target, a controllable capital spend of £219.738m, and approved moving £60.830m in capital program spending from 2025/26 to future years.

Recommendations Approved

Consideration of Public Interest Report

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

...it considered a Public Interest Report from the Local Government & Social Care Ombudsman regarding the phase transfer process for children with Education, Health and Care Plans, endorsed the report's recommendations, and authorized a written response to the Ombudsman outlining the steps the Council will take to comply.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 42

Average per Month: 4.2

Decisions Recorded: 95