Cllr Iain Dobie

Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 24 February 2026 - 10.00 am

The Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Committee was scheduled to discuss updates on Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) and devolution, review the findings of a scrutiny review, and consider financial monitoring for the third quarter of the 2025/26 financial year. The committee was also set to receive an update on the new strategic performance dataset that underpins the Council's new strategy and review its work plan.

County Council - Wednesday 18 February 2026 10.00 am

The County Council meeting scheduled for Wednesday 18 February 2026 was set to cover a wide range of significant topics, including the adoption of the Medium-Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) for 2026/27 to 2029/30, which includes the draft budget and council tax precept for 2026/27. Discussions were also scheduled on corporate parenting, the council's constitution, and updates from scrutiny committees and working groups. Additionally, the meeting agenda included the presentation of the Gloucestershire Pension Fund Annual Report for 2024/25.

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.