Martin Murray -  for Staffordshire

Martin Murray

Reform UK Deputy Leader of the Council and Cabinet Member for Economy and Skills

Email: martin.murray@staffordshire.gov.uk

Council: Staffordshire

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Property Sub-Committee (Vice-Chairperson) Cabinet (Vice-Chairperson, Chairperson) Economy, Infrastructure and Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Invitee/Observer) County Council (Committee Member) Special Committee RE Appointment of Assistant Director for Strategy and Transformation

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

27 meetings · Page 1 of 6

Cabinet Chairperson

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.

December 17, 2025
Property Sub-Committee Vice-Chairperson

Property Sub-Committee - Wednesday 17th December 2025 12:45pm

The Staffordshire Council's Property Sub-Committee is scheduled to discuss the proposed acquisition of land at Fradley South for development, and a review of the council's property investment strategy. Also on the agenda is the approval of the minutes from the previous meeting.

December 17, 2025
County Council Committee Member

County Council - Thursday 11th December 2025 10:00am

The upcoming County Council meeting includes a leader's statement, a report on the Police, Fire and Crime Panel, and a discussion of the Nexxus project. Councillors will also review the minutes from previous meetings.

December 11, 2025
Economy, Infrastructure and Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee Invitee/Observer

Economy, Infrastructure and Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday 20th November 2025 10:00am

The Economy, Infrastructure and Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Staffordshire Council are scheduled to meet to discuss an update to the Employment and Skills Strategy, a petition regarding bus services, and the committee's work programme. They will also receive an update on the M54 to M6 Link Road.

November 20, 2025
Cabinet Vice-Chairperson

Cabinet - Wednesday 19th November 2025 10:00am

The Staffordshire Council Cabinet met to discuss a range of issues, including renewable energy policy, the performance of Nexus Care Trading, and treasury management. The cabinet approved recommendations relating to a renewable energy policy position, the Nexus Care Trading annual report, and the half-yearly treasury management report. They also received updates on business in Staffordshire and the leader's activities.

November 19, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

71 decisions · Page 11 of 15

In-House Care Services Update

From: Cabinet - Wednesday 16th July 2025 10:00am - July 16, 2025

...to approve the recommendations regarding the In-House Care Services Update.

Recommendations Approved

Integrated Performance Report - Quarter 1, 2025/26

From: Cabinet - Wednesday 16th July 2025 10:00am - July 16, 2025

...to approve the recommendations outlined in the Quarter 1 Integrated Performance Report for 2025/26, which details the council's progress against its Annual Delivery Plan and Medium Term Financial Strategy.

Recommendations Approved

Better Care Fund 2025-2026

From: Cabinet - Wednesday 16th July 2025 10:00am - July 16, 2025

...to delegate authority to the Director of Health and Care to enter a Section 75 agreement with the ICB for 2025/2026 to implement the Better Care Fund plans.

Recommendations Approved

Treasury Management Report for the Year Ended 31 March 2025

From: Cabinet - Wednesday 16th July 2025 10:00am - July 16, 2025

...to approve the 2024/25 outturn information for the County Council's Treasury Management service, as detailed in the Treasury Management Report for the Year Ended 31 March 2025.

Recommendations Approved

Sale of Surplus Land at Hoon Avenue, Newcastle-under-Lyme

From: Cabinet - Wednesday 16th July 2025 10:00am - July 16, 2025

...to approve recommendations regarding offers to purchase surplus land at Hoon Avenue in Newcastle-under-Lyme.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 27

Average per Month: 3.4

Decisions Recorded: 71