Hayley Coles

Cabinet - Wednesday 17th September 2025 10:00am

Staffordshire County Council's cabinet met to discuss local government reorganisation, the visitor economy, and funding for local schools. The cabinet reluctantly voted to approve a proposal for local government reorganisation, and also voted to approve funding for an expansion of Thomas Alleynes High School. They also approved the creation of a framework for the appointment of political assistants.

Cabinet - Wednesday 20th August 2025 10:00am

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).

Cabinet - Wednesday 16th July 2025 10:00am

The Staffordshire Council Cabinet met on Wednesday 16 July 2025, receiving updates from cabinet members and approving measures relating to street lighting and waste disposal. The Cabinet also reviewed the Treasury Management Report and the Better Care Fund, and they approved the Integrated Performance Report for Quarter 1 of 2025-26.

Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Joint Archives Committee - Thursday 26th June 2025 11:00am

Councillor Hayley Coles, Cabinet Member for Communities and Culture, was appointed chair of the Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Joint Archives Committee, and Councillor Sarah Hill, Cabinet Member for Finance and Corporate Services, was appointed vice chair. The committee approved the annual report detailing the work of the Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Archive Service and the Staffordshire Archive and Heritage Service for the period of April 2024 to March 2025, reviewed and agreed the risk register for the service, and noted the benchmarking exercise comparison. Councillors also noted the 2024-25 final outturn position, the 2025-26 current budget forecast position, and approved a transfer of £16,000 into the Staffordshire County Council general reserve for time-lapsed projects. Finally, the committee approved the updated volunteer policy and noted the use of an updated volunteer agreement.