Councillor Mel Allcott

Overview and Scrutiny Performance Board - Thursday, 16th October, 2025 10.00 am

The Overview and Scrutiny Performance Board met to discuss the One Worcestershire local government reorganisation proposal, its financial implications, and the scrutiny work programme for the coming year. Councillors expressed concerns about the lack of a complete business case, the potential for council tax increases, and the need for public consultation. The Board agreed to explore options for an additional meeting to scrutinise the One Worcestershire proposal before it goes to the full council.

Adult Care and Well Being Overview and Scrutiny Panel - Monday, 29th September, 2025 10.00 am

The Adult Care and Well Being Overview and Scrutiny Panel met to discuss mental health social care services, NHS continuing healthcare, budget monitoring and performance, and to refresh their work programme. Councillors heard that adult social care was facing financial challenges, with demand-led services increasing and putting pressure on budgets. The panel agreed to scrutinise the Integrated Care Board's (ICB) contribution to continuing healthcare and to schedule a session with partners and the community to discuss how they can support adult social care.

Overview and Scrutiny Performance Board - Wednesday, 24th September, 2025 10.00 am

The Overview and Scrutiny Performance Board (OSPB) met to discuss the Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership's (WLEP) annual report, noting its progress against the Plan for Growth (2020-2040) and agreeing to transfer WLEP activity into the Economy Overview & Scrutiny Panel's work programme from 2026/27. The board also reviewed and updated its work programme and the Cabinet Forward Plan, and considered suggestions for a new Scrutiny Task Group.

Planning and Regulatory Committee - Tuesday, 23rd September, 2025 10.00 am

Council - Thursday, 11th September, 2025 10.00 am

The Worcestershire County Council met to discuss a range of issues, including treasury management, school places, local government reorganisation, and climate change. Councillors approved a healthcare parking permit scheme, but rejected a motion to withdraw the council's bid for a single unitary authority. They also agreed with the scientific consensus that man-made climate change exists.