Jack Rose

Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 29th July 2025 10:00am

The Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss the final financial outturn report for 2024-25 and the integrated performance report for quarter one. Councillors also agreed to appoint members to the Medium Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) Working Group. Finally, the committee discussed its work programme, raising concerns about NHS funding, food waste strategies and the level of the Discretionary Housing Payment (DHP) allowance.

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).

Audit and Standards Committee - Tuesday 8th July 2025 10:00am

The Audit and Standards Committee of Staffordshire County Council convened to discuss internal audit processes, external audit plans, corporate governance, risk management, and standards for panel appointments. The committee approved the updated Code of Corporate Governance for 2025 and the updated Risk Management Policy Statement and Strategy Update for 2025. Members also reviewed the Financial Reporting Council's (FRC) report and the committee's forward plan.

Reserved for call-in, Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday 11th June 2025 2:00pm

Planning Committee - Thursday 5th June 2025 10:00am

The Staffordshire Council Planning Committee met to discuss the annual report for Planning Committee of Safety of Sports Grounds, appoint members to the Countryside and Rights of Way panel, and decide on an application for permission by Holcim UK Limited to extend Newbold Quarry. The committee approved the appointment of members to the Countryside and Rights of Way panel, and voted to consult the Secretary of State at the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government regarding the Newbold Quarry application, as Sports England had objected to the proposal. The committee also noted the planning committee protocols and policies, and the planning policy development management full year report for 2024-2025.