Councillor Michael Bracken
Email: Michael.Bracken@buckinghamshire.gov.uk
Council: Buckinghamshire
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
62 meetings · Page 1 of 13
Council - Wednesday, 15th July, 2026 4.00 pm, PROVISIONAL
(Annual Meeting), Council - Wednesday, 20th May, 2026 4.00 pm
Council - Wednesday, 15th April, 2026 4.00 pm
The Council of Buckinghamshire Council met on Wednesday 15 April 2026 to discuss a range of important matters, including proposed changes to street trading controls, amendments to the Members' Code of Conduct, and the Members' Allowances Scheme for the upcoming year. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to reviewing reports from Cabinet Members, covering areas such as strategic finance, culture and leisure, transport, environment, planning, and children's services. The Council also considered several Notices of Motion, including proposals on enhanced use of the Business Rate Hardship Fund, rooftop solar and batteries, tree protection, and the support for a new Special Free School for children with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs.
Rural Forum - Thursday, 19 March 2026 - 5.00 pm
The Rural Forum of Buckinghamshire Council was scheduled to discuss an update from Emma Reynolds MP, Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, and a presentation on supporting landowners with tree planting. The meeting also included information items from the National Farmers Union, Chilterns National Landscape, and Berkshire College of Agriculture, focusing on rural communities' experiences of health and social care.
Growth, Infrastructure & Housing Select Committee - Tuesday, 17 March 2026 - 10.00 am
The Growth, Infrastructure & Housing Select Committee of Buckinghamshire Council was scheduled to meet on Tuesday 17 March 2026 to discuss the progress of the Buckinghamshire Local Plan, evaluate the Library Flex project, and review Q3 performance indicators for various portfolios. The meeting agenda also included a discussion on the work programme for the upcoming council year.
Decisions from Meetings
20 decisions · Page 1 of 4
Education Health and Care Plan Waiting List - Recovery Plan
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 19th November, 2025 9.30 am - November 19, 2025
...to approve a £3 million investment plan aimed at reducing the backlog and waiting times for Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) assessments for children and young people in Buckinghamshire.
Disability Facilities Grant and Housing Assistance Policy - Proposal of Changes
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 19th November, 2025 9.30 am - November 19, 2025
...to approve the updated Disabled Facilities Grant and Housing Assistance Policy, which clarifies eligibility and parameters, reflects current best practices, and aims to ensure the full allocation of increased DFG funding is spent to meet the needs of disabled residents.
Performance Monitoring Q2 2025 to 2026
From: Growth, Infrastructure & Housing Select Committee - Tuesday, 18th November, 2025 10.00 am - November 18, 2025
Review of the Buckinghamshire Minerals and Waste Local Plan
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 23rd September, 2025 2.30 pm - September 23, 2025
...to approve the conclusions of the review of the Buckinghamshire Minerals and Waste Local Plan, as detailed in Appendix 1, finding the plan generally consistent with national policies but highlighting areas for potential future review.
Disposal of land at Cooks Lane, Mursley
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 23rd September, 2025 2.30 pm - September 23, 2025
...to facilitate the disposal of land at Cooks Lane, Mursley for residential development, the Cabinet delegated authority to the Corporate Director for Resources to market the site, appoint a marketing agent, approve a disposal budget, implement a communication plan, and negotiate draft heads of terms with preferred purchasers.
Summary
Meetings Attended: 62
Average per Month: 2.1
Decisions Recorded: 20 Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.