Councillor Richard Dickson

County Council Committee Member

Budget Council, County Council - Thursday 5 February 2026 10.00 am

The County Council of Warwickshire is scheduled to convene on Thursday, 5 February 2026, with a primary focus on the crucial matters of the 2026/27 budget and the 2026-31 Medium Term Financial Strategy. Alongside these significant financial discussions, the council will also consider the Treasury Management Strategy and Investment Strategy for the upcoming year.

County Council Committee Member

County Council - Tuesday 16 December 2025 10.00 am

Warwickshire County Council is scheduled to meet on Tuesday 16 December 2025 to discuss a range of topics, including the annual governance statement, additions to the education capital programme, and the appointment of an independent person. Councillors will also consider motions on school road safety, statutory walking distances for free school transport, and tackling child poverty. Additionally, the council is expected to review the external auditor's annual report, the council's statement of accounts, the Warwickshire Pension Fund accounts, a developer funded scheme in Nuneaton, the youth justice plan, and walking and cycling schemes.

Audit and Standards Committee Committee Member

Audit and Standards Committee - Tuesday 25 November 2025 2.00 pm

The Audit and Standards Committee of Warwickshire County Council is scheduled to meet on Tuesday 25 November 2025 to discuss a range of topics including the council's financial statements, risk management framework, and audit reports. The committee will also review the proposed minimum revenue provision policy and the annual governance statement.

Children & Young People Overview and Scrutiny Committee Committee Member

Children & Young People Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 25 November 2025 10.00 am

The Children & Young People Overview and Scrutiny Committee are scheduled to discuss a range of issues at their meeting on 25 November. These include updates from cabinet portfolio holders, the work of the Corporate Parenting Panel, performance reports, post-16 education, Ofsted inspections, school outcomes, and family hubs. The committee will also review its work programme and items on the forward plan.

Cabinet County Councillor

Cabinet - Thursday 6 November 2025 3.00 pm

Warwickshire County Council's cabinet has approved the submission of a proposal for a single unitary authority to the government, following a full council debate on 14 October 2025. The proposal, detailed in Appendix 1 for Unitary Local Government in Warwickshire Submission of Full Proposals, will be submitted by 28 November 2025. The cabinet also addressed concerns and misconceptions raised during previous discussions, particularly those related to the financial implications and the impact on local communities.