Councillor Michael Bannister

Portfolio Holder Decisions/Leader Decisions - Friday 30 January 2026 1.00 pm

The Portfolio Holder Decisions/Leader Decisions meeting on Friday 30 January 2026 is scheduled to consider a range of financial and strategic matters. Key discussions are expected to include a Memorandum of Understanding with Coventry City Council regarding planning, proposed fees and charges for various council services in 2026/27, and the setting of school term dates for 2027/28. The meeting will also address the potential closure of Great Alne Primary School.

Cabinet - Tuesday 27 January 2026 1.45 pm

The Cabinet of Warwickshire County Council met on Tuesday 27 January 2026 to discuss a range of financial and strategic matters. Key topics included the allocation of the Dedicated Schools Grant for 2026/27, an update on the 2026/27 Budget and the 2026-31 Medium Term Financial Strategy, and proposals for the Treasury Management and Investment Strategies for the upcoming financial year. The Cabinet was also scheduled to consider the options appraisal for Warwickshire's first Best Start Family Hub and proposed changes to resident parking permit charges.

Urgent Decision, Portfolio Holder Decisions/Leader Decisions - Friday 9 January 2026 10.30 am

The Portfolio Holder for Customer and Localities, Councillor Michael Bannister, approved Warwickshire County Council's participation in a consortium bid for the VALOUR programme, aimed at supporting the Armed Forces community. This decision was made under urgency due to the impending bid deadline.

County Council - Tuesday 16 December 2025 10.00 am

Warwickshire County Council is scheduled to meet on Tuesday 16 December 2025 to discuss a range of topics, including the annual governance statement, additions to the education capital programme, and the appointment of an independent person. Councillors will also consider motions on school road safety, statutory walking distances for free school transport, and tackling child poverty. Additionally, the council is expected to review the external auditor's annual report, the council's statement of accounts, the Warwickshire Pension Fund accounts, a developer funded scheme in Nuneaton, the youth justice plan, and walking and cycling schemes.

Cabinet - Thursday 11 December 2025 1.45 pm

At a meeting of the Warwickshire Council Cabinet, key decisions were made regarding the 2026/27 budget, education, employment, and risk management. The Cabinet endorsed the Annual Education Sufficiency Update and approved additions to the Education Capital Programme for multiple schools. Additionally, they approved the Get Warwickshire Working Plan and authorised the procurement of supported lodgings for young people aged 16-21, as well as the updated Strategic Risk Management Framework.