Councillor James Norris
Email: jamesnorris@warwickshire.gov.uk
Council: Warwickshire
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
12 meetings · Page 2 of 3
Corporate Parenting Panel - Monday 29 September 2025 10.00 am
The Corporate Parenting Panel of Warwickshire Council met on Monday 29 September 2025 to discuss updates from the Voice, Influence & Change Team, Warwickshire's Children's Homes, performance data, future plans for WCC Children's homes, and the Adoption Annual Report. The panel was also scheduled to discuss the development of the work programme and items on the forward plan.
County Council - Tuesday 23 September 2025 10.00 am
The Warwickshire County Council met to discuss a range of issues, including petitions relating to local concerns, funding for bus services, highway improvements, and a declaration of a special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) emergency. Councillors also debated motions on highways and investment in walking and cycling infrastructure.
Children & Young People Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 16 September 2025 10.00 am
The Children and Young People Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss several key issues, including challenges in the education capital programme, updates on special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), and the integrated performance report for the first quarter of 2025/26. The committee considered and commented on the challenges and mitigations relating to the council's education capital programme, as well as the update regarding children with Education, Health and Care (EHC) plans.
County Council - Tuesday 22 July 2025 10.00 am
The meeting of the Warwickshire County Council on 22 July 2025 included a debate on developer contributions to the School Lane Junction scheme, which was ultimately deferred, and a tied vote on the appointment of political assistants, which was decided by the Chair's casting vote. The council also discussed additions to the education capital programme, the Audit and Standards Committee annual report, and a motion supporting the climate emergency declaration.
Children & Young People Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 24 June 2025 10.00 am
The Children & Young People Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss several key issues, including principles of effective scrutiny, special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) updates, performance reports, educational achievements, and customer feedback. The committee endorsed the Principles of Effective Overview and Scrutiny and noted the SEND update.
Decisions from Meetings
15 decisions · Page 1 of 3
Granting of the Title of Honorary Freeman of the County of Warwickshire
From: Extraordinary Meeting, County Council - Tuesday 14 October 2025 10.00 am - October 14, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Local Government Reorganisation in Warwickshire
From: Extraordinary Meeting, County Council - Tuesday 14 October 2025 11.00 am - October 14, 2025
...to recommend that the Cabinet consider supporting the establishment of town and parish councils, full membership of the West Midlands Combined Authority, and a single unitary council for Warwickshire when making its final submission to the Secretary of State regarding local government reorganisation.
Recommendations Approved
Green Motion - Investment in Warwickshire's infrastructure to deliver travel time, economic and health benefits
From: County Council - Tuesday 23 September 2025 10.00 am - September 23, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Appointment of Independent Persons
From: County Council - Tuesday 23 September 2025 10.00 am - September 23, 2025
...to comply with the Localism Act 2011, the council approved the appointment of Garth Murphy, Maureen O'Sullivan, Howard Darling, and Ray Tomkinson to the Panel of Independent Persons for a four-year term ending September 30, 2029.
Recommendations Approved
Liberal Democrat Motion - Highways
From: County Council - Tuesday 23 September 2025 10.00 am - September 23, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 12
Average per Month: 1.5
Decisions Recorded: 15