Neil Parton

County Council - Thursday 11th December 2025 10:00am

The Staffordshire County Council met on 11 December 2025, and the meeting was dominated by discussion of recent scandals involving council members, and the implications for the council's reputation and ability to deliver services. Councillors also debated a motion on renewable energy, agreeing to support renewable energy production on spaces with limited agricultural value, and to investigate renewable energy production on council-owned sites. The council also approved changes to its constitution and the appointment of chairmen and vice chairmen of committees.

Audit and Standards Committee - Tuesday 9th December 2025 10:00am

The Audit and Standards Committee of Staffordshire Council convened to discuss several key areas, including health and safety performance, internal audit progress, and a proposed addition to the Scheme of Delegation. The committee also reviewed the annual report and forward plan, ensuring ongoing accountability and strategic direction.

Health and Care Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Monday 1st December 2025 10:00am

The Health and Care Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Staffordshire Council is scheduled to meet on Monday, 01 December 2025. The agenda includes discussion of the Council's efficiency programme, the Overview and Scrutiny Committee work plan, and an update on health and care in Staffordshire.

Extraordinary Meeting, Audit and Standards Committee - Tuesday 25th November 2025 10:00am

The Audit and Standards Committee of Staffordshire County Council met to discuss the Annual Auditor's Report for 2024 and 2025, presented by KPMG. The report is still in the risk assessment phase, with a final version due in February. Councillors sought assurances and clarifications on the report's findings, particularly regarding financial sustainability, governance, and the council's response to an Ofsted report.

Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education - Wednesday 12th November 2025 2:00pm

The Staffordshire Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education (SACRE) met to discuss key issues in religious education (RE), including equality, diversity and inclusion, the curriculum and assessment review, and inspection data. The council approved the updated safeguarding policy and the annual report for 2024-25, and also noted that the budget had been fully allocated for the year. Councillor Hifsa Haroon-Iqbal OBE DL was appointed as the new chair of the SACRE.