Neil Parton

Countryside and Rights of Way Panel - Friday 8th August 2025 10:00am

The Countryside Rights of Way Panel met to discuss definitive map modification orders, and an application to register land as a town or village green. The panel voted to defer a decision on delegating authority to the Director of Finance and Resources to make definitive map modification orders when directed to do so by the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. The panel voted to approve a definitive map modification order to upgrade public footpath eight at Waterhouses to a public bridleway, and to approve an application to upgrade several public footpaths in Waterhouses to public bridleways and add a public bridleway from Steps Cottage to the A523 Waterhouses. Finally, the panel voted to approve an application to register land bounded by Newcastle Road, Coalpit Hill and Thomas Street Talk, Newcastle Under Lyme, as town or village green.

Planning Committee - Thursday 7th August 2025 10:00am

Health and Care Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday 31st July 2025 10:00am

The Health and Care Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Staffordshire Council met to discuss the Integrated Care Board's (ICB) plan to make £306 million in efficiency savings, and a proposal to consolidate cardiac catheter services at the University Hospitals of Derby and Burton. Councillors expressed concerns about the lack of detail in the ICB's report, the potential impact of cuts on frontline services, and the effect on residents in rural areas. The committee noted a report on district and borough health scrutiny activity and discussed the committee's work programme.

Countryside and Rights of Way Panel - Friday 18th July 2025 10:00am

The Countryside and Rights of Way Panel met to discuss definitive map modification orders[^1] and village green applications. The panel approved two applications to upgrade public footpaths to restricted byways, and approved four applications to register land as town or village greens. They rejected two further applications to register land as town or village greens.

County Council - Thursday 17th July 2025 10:00am

Staffordshire County Council met to discuss highways improvements, the financial outturn for 2024-25, and the adult social care team's recent inspection. The council approved the report of the Independent Remuneration Panel, the Overview and Scrutiny annual report, and a memorandum of understanding regarding health services. They also voted to increase the number of cabinet support members from three to four, adding a role for special educational needs and disability (SEND).