Councillor Rob Howard

The Cabinet of Warwickshire Council approved the Warwickshire Food Plan 2026-2028 on 10 September 2026. The plan is the council's strategic framework for addressing food insecurity, improving diets, and strengthening food system resilience. The Cabinet authorised the Executive Director for Resources to finalise the plan and supported a partnership-led delivery model through the Warwickshire Food Forum.

The Cabinet of Warwickshire Council resolved to receive and comment on the annual review and summary of upheld complaints from the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman for the financial year 2025/26. This decision was made on 10 September 2026. The council will continue to monitor Ombudsman decisions, implement recommendations, and use complaint outcomes for service improvement.

The Cabinet of Warwickshire Council approved the Council's updated Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement for the financial year 2025/26 on 10 September 2026. The Executive Director for Resources was authorised to arrange for its publication on the Central Government Register alongside the estimated income for the Council in the year covered by the statement.

The Cabinet, County Council decided to allocate capital investment for the A426/A4071 Avon Mill/Hunters Lane Improvements in Rugby on 10 September 2026. This decision was for a scheme update and funding allocation.

The Cabinet of Warwickshire Council decided on 10/09/2026 to note a forecast net service overspend of £10.043m for 2026-27. They also noted the forecast delivery of savings and approved the movement of capital programme spend into future years. The decision also noted risks related to Local Government Reorganisation.