Kate Loader

Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Committee Officer

Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday 15th January 2026 10:00am

The Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Committee was scheduled to consider the council's strategic direction and financial planning for the coming years. Discussions were also planned regarding the council's treasury management and work programmes.

Cabinet Officer

Special Cabinet (Budget), Cabinet - Wednesday 14th January 2026 10:00am

The Cabinet of Staffordshire Council met on Wednesday 14 January 2026 to discuss and approve the Medium Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) for 2026-2031. The council agreed to a council tax increase of 3.99%, which is lower than anticipated, and confirmed that no frontline services would be cut, with increased investment in key areas such as children's services and highways.

Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Committee Officer

Call-in, Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Monday 12th January 2026 10:00am

The Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss a call-in regarding a decision made by the Cabinet Member for Children and Young People concerning return home interviews for children in the care of other local authorities (SCOLAs). The committee ultimately recommended that the decision be referred back to the Cabinet for further consideration, with a suggestion for it to also be reviewed by the relevant scrutiny committee.

Cabinet Officer

Cabinet - Wednesday 17th December 2025 10:00am

The Staffordshire Council cabinet is scheduled to meet to discuss the council's strategic direction, environmental strategy, local transport plan, SEND [^2] and alternative provision strategy, and the commissioning of care home placements. They will also discuss a waste management retender.

Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Committee CANCELLED Officer

Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 16th December 2025 10:00am