Kate Loader

Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Committee Officer

Call-in, Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Monday 6th October 2025 2:00pm

The Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss the Cabinet's decision to approve funding from the Corporate Contingency Fund for two political assistant posts, at a maximum funding level of £142,010, with the cost to be built into the Medium Term Financial Strategy[^1] (MTFS) moving forward. After discussion, the committee voted to implement the decision as set out in the original decision notice.

Audit and Standards Committee Officer

Audit and Standards Committee - Tuesday 30th September 2025 10:00am

The Audit and Standards Committee met to discuss the external audit, the National Fraud Initiative, the internal audit plan, and a proposed addition to the scheme of delegation. The committee agreed to support the proposed addition to the scheme of delegation, which will allow the Director of Finance and Resources to authorise definitive map modification orders when directed by the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. The committee also heard updates on the progress of the external and internal audits, and the National Fraud Initiative.

Staffordshire Police, Fire and Crime Panel Officer

Confirmation Hearing, Staffordshire Police, Fire and Crime Panel - Monday 22nd September 2025 12:30pm

The Staffordshire Police, Fire and Crime Panel convened for a confirmation hearing regarding the proposed appointment of Sarah Wilkes as the Section 151 Officer[^1] and chief finance officer for the commissioner's office. Following a presentation by Sarah Wilkes and a question and answer session with the panel, the panel resolved to confirm her appointment.

Staffordshire Police, Fire and Crime Panel Officer

Staffordshire Police, Fire and Crime Panel - Monday 22nd September 2025 10:00am

The Staffordshire Police, Fire and Crime Panel met to discuss a police plan update, questions from the public, and a review of the panel's policies and procedures. The panel agreed to move the Fire Safety Plan Update to the next meeting and to review the panel's policies and procedures in a separate meeting. The panel also received an information report on the suspension of the Chief Constable.

Cabinet Officer

Cabinet - Wednesday 17th September 2025 10:00am

Staffordshire County Council's cabinet met to discuss local government reorganisation, the visitor economy, and funding for local schools. The cabinet reluctantly voted to approve a proposal for local government reorganisation, and also voted to approve funding for an expansion of Thomas Alleynes High School. They also approved the creation of a framework for the appointment of political assistants.