Janet Higgins

Property Sub-Committee - Wednesday 19th November 2025 12:45pm

The Staffordshire Council Property Sub-Committee convened on 19 November 2025, and approved recommendations relating to the transfer of land, property sales, and lease agreements. These included the transfer of a playing field to Havergal Primary School, the sale of the former St Leonards School site, and the renewal of a lease to Thea Pharmaceuticals Ltd at Keele Science Park. The committee also agreed to exclude the public from the meeting for items involving exempt information, as defined by the Local Government Act 1972[^2].

Schools Forum - Thursday 13th November 2025 2:00pm

The Schools Forum of Staffordshire Council met to discuss the schools budget for 2026-27, high needs funding, and other financial issues affecting schools in the area. The forum was also scheduled to review reports on various educational programmes and receive updates on schools with financial concerns.

Additional Cabinet, Cabinet - Tuesday 4th November 2025 10:00am

Staffordshire County Council's Cabinet met to discuss and approve the council's proposal for local government reorganisation (LGR) to be submitted to the government. The Cabinet agreed to submit the proposal, associated appendices, and any final amendments to the government by the deadline of 28 November 2025. Councillor Ian Cooper, Leader of the Council, noted that the council was being forced to consider LGR by central government, and that the council would also be writing to the Prime Minister to object to the reorganisation.

Extraordinary Council Meeting, County Council - Thursday 23rd October 2025 10:00am

Staffordshire County Council convened to discuss the implications of the Labour government's proposals for local government reorganisation (LGR) and to consider a proposal for an East-West unitary authority split in Staffordshire. Councillors unanimously opposed the government's LGR plans, which they felt were being imposed on them without a clear mandate or public support. Despite their opposition, the council debated and ultimately agreed to forward a proposal for an East-West split to the government, while also agreeing to send a letter to the Secretary of State and the Prime Minister, expressing their united opposition to LGR in Staffordshire.

Children and Families Strategic Partnership - Wednesday 22nd October 2025 2:00pm

The Children and Families Strategic Partnership Board of Staffordshire Council met on Wednesday 22 October 2025 to discuss the Education Highlight Report, the Families First Partnership Programme Governance, and the Partnership's Forward Plan. The Board approved the Families First Partnership Programme Governance, and discussed the Education Highlight Report and Forward Plan, noting actions and updates.