Cllr Dr Rebecca Trimnell

Health Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 14 October 2025 10.00 am

The Gloucestershire Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee met on 14 October 2025 to discuss the South Western Ambulance Service's decision to phase out fire-fighters as first responders, the NHS Gloucestershire Winter Plan, and to receive an update on maternity services in the county. The committee requested more information on community first responder figures and agreed to add items to their work plan.

Commons and Rights of Way Committee - Tuesday 7 October 2025 10.00 am

The Commons and Rights of Way Committee were scheduled to meet on Tuesday 7 October 2025 in Gloucester. The meeting included discussion of two applications for Definitive Map Modification Orders (DMMO)[^2] relating to public footpaths in Whitminster and Frampton on Severn, as well as the Gloucestershire Local Access Forum Annual Report 2024-2025. The committee was also scheduled to note a report on delegated decisions.

Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday 24 September 2025 10.00 am

The Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Committee are scheduled to meet to discuss the council's performance, risk and financial monitoring, the council strategy, staff survey results, and local government reorganisation. The committee will also review its work plan.

County Council - Wednesday 10 September 2025 10.00 am

Gloucestershire County Council met on Wednesday 10 September 2025, and addressed a number of issues including a motion to support adopted children, a discussion regarding the use of hotels for migrant accommodation, and a proposal to support the Forest of Dean District Council's bid to become a UNESCO Biosphere area. Councillors also debated and voted on motions related to council finances, highways services, and support for farmers.

Adult Social Care and Communities Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 9 September 2025 10.00 am

The Adult Social Care and Communities Scrutiny Committee met to discuss the Adult Social Care Quality Commission Improvement Plan, the Making Every Adult Matter Programme, the Quarter 1 Performance Report, an Adult Social Care update, a Public Health update, and the committee's work plan. The committee noted the progress on the Adult Social Care Quality Commission Improvement Plan and supported the proposed actions. They also discussed the importance of addressing the needs of adults facing severe and multiple disadvantages through the Making Every Adult Matter Programme.