Cllr Dr Natalie Rothwell-Warn

Children and Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday 5 March 2026 10.00 am

The Children and Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee met on Thursday 5 March 2026 to discuss progress on incorporating young people's voices into policy-making, review the Youth Justice Plan, and receive updates on the Families First programme. The committee also considered performance reports for Quarter 3 of 2025/26, including data on children's social care, education, and family hub performance.

County Council - Wednesday 18 February 2026 10.00 am

The County Council meeting scheduled for Wednesday 18 February 2026 was set to cover a wide range of significant topics, including the adoption of the Medium-Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) for 2026/27 to 2029/30, which includes the draft budget and council tax precept for 2026/27. Discussions were also scheduled on corporate parenting, the council's constitution, and updates from scrutiny committees and working groups. Additionally, the meeting agenda included the presentation of the Gloucestershire Pension Fund Annual Report for 2024/25.

Children and Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday 15 January 2026 10.00 am

The Children and Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Gloucestershire Council was scheduled to review updates on early help services, including family and youth hubs, and parenting programmes. The committee was also set to consider annual reports on fostering and adoption, alongside performance and school system outcomes.

Appeals Board - Friday 19 December 2025 10.00 am

The Appeals Board of Gloucestershire Council is scheduled to meet to appoint a chairperson, review previous minutes and summaries, and to consider appeals regarding home to school transport charges. The board may also exclude the press and public from part of the meeting.

County Council - Wednesday 12 November 2025 10.00 am

The County Council of Gloucestershire met on Wednesday 12 November 2025, with a significant portion of the meeting dedicated to discussing the future structure of local government in the county. Councillors voted to express a preference for a single unitary authority for the whole of Gloucestershire. The council also debated and passed motions concerning the improvement of highways services, the incorporation of young people's views into decision-making, and the impact of proposed inheritance tax changes on the farming community.