Councillor Michael Collins

Growth, Infrastructure & Housing Select Committee - Tuesday, 22nd July, 2025 10.00 am

The Growth, Infrastructure and Housing Committee met to discuss the Buckinghamshire Housing Strategy, planning priorities, and culture and leisure in the area. Councillor David Moore was appointed Vice-Chair of the committee.

Council - Wednesday, 9th July, 2025 4.00 pm

The Buckinghamshire Council met to discuss several key issues, including the appointment of a returning officer, cabinet member reports, and motions related to local plans and funding. Councillors approved the appointment of Lisa Marie Williams as the returning officer and electoral registration officer, and also approved a motion to engage with water and sewage providers on capacity investment in the local plan. A motion regarding transparency of member fees was referred to the Standards and General Purpose Committee.

Burnham Local, 31 High Street, Burnham, Slough, SL1 7JD (Application), Licensing (Premises) Sub-Committee - Tuesday, 8th July, 2025 2.30 pm

The Buckinghamshire Council Licensing Sub-Committee convened to consider an application for a new premises licence for Burnham Local, located at 31 High Street, Burnham, Slough, SL1 7JD. The committee decided to grant the licence, subject to mandatory conditions, conditions consistent with the operating schedule submitted by the applicant, and additional conditions to address concerns raised during the hearing. These conditions related to waste management, deliveries, and staff training.

Transport, Environment, Communities & Climate Change Select Committee - Tuesday, 24th June, 2025 10.00 am

The Transport, Environment, Climate Change and Communities Committee met to discuss key priorities and challenges within their respective portfolios. Councillor David Carroll was appointed Vice-Chairman of the committee. The committee also discussed their work programme for the coming year, agreeing to discuss flooding responses, electric vehicle infrastructure, and digital exclusion at their next meeting.

(Annual Meeting), Council - Wednesday, 21st May, 2025 4.00 pm

Buckinghamshire Council convened for its first meeting since the local elections, during which Councillor Sarfaraz Khan Raja was elected as the new Chairman, and Councillor John Chilver was elected as Vice-Chairman. Councillor Steve Broadbent was elected as the Leader of the council, and he announced his cabinet appointments for the year. The council also approved the proposed structure for select committees and made appointments to various committees, partnerships, and outside bodies.