Jo Weston

Economy Overview and Scrutiny Panel Committee Officer

Economy Overview and Scrutiny Panel - Monday, 22nd September, 2025 1.00 pm

The Economy Overview and Scrutiny Panel met to discuss tourism in Worcestershire, government policies to support the Worcestershire economy, and the performance and budget for 2025/26. The panel also discussed and agreed to revisions to its work programme for the coming year. A recommendation was made for Worcestershire County Council to consider a plan to improve accessibility at Alvechurch Station.

Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee Committee Officer

Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Monday, 8th September, 2025 2.00 pm

The Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss community engagement in health improvement, review the committee's work programme, and identify priorities for the future. Councillors heard about several initiatives aimed at empowering local communities to take an active role in improving their health and wellbeing, including the Priority Neighbourhood Development Programme, school grants, and the use of green spaces. The committee agreed to continue its focus on reviewing the 2022-2032 health and wellbeing strategy and empowering the new council formed after local government reorganisation to continue and build on current work.

Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee Committee Officer

Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 30th July, 2025 10.00 am

The Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss routine immunisation in Worcestershire, and to review their work programme. The committee heard that Worcestershire has a high level of population protection against vaccine preventable diseases, but it is important that uptake is maintained or improved, and that vaccinations are a key part of NHS winter planning and resilience. The committee agreed to send a letter thanking the presenters for their attendance, requesting comparable data around similar councils, and setting objectives to be achieved in the next 12 months.

Adult Care and Well Being Overview and Scrutiny Panel Committee Officer

Adult Care and Well Being Overview and Scrutiny Panel - Wednesday, 16th July, 2025 10.00 am

The Adult Care and Well Being Overview and Scrutiny Panel met to discuss the future location of residential replacement care for adults with learning disabilities, and to review performance and budget monitoring for 2024/25. The panel agreed to further scrutinise the costings of the residential replacement care provision, and made suggestions for topics to be covered in future meetings, including continuing healthcare, mental health services, and hospital discharge pathways.

Corporate and Communities Overview and Scrutiny Panel POSTPONED Committee Officer

Corporate and Communities Overview and Scrutiny Panel - Wednesday, 16th July, 2025 10.00 am,