Rob Howard - Councillor for Warwickshire

Councillor Rob Howard

Reform UK Portfolio Holder for Economy

Email: robhoward@warwickshire.gov.uk

Council: Warwickshire

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: County Council (Committee Member) Cabinet (Committee Member) Portfolio Holder Decisions/Leader Decisions (Committee Member)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

25 meetings · Page 1 of 5

Portfolio Holder Decisions/Leader Decisions Committee Member

Portfolio Holder Decisions/Leader Decisions - Friday 13 February 2026 12.00 pm

February 13, 2026, 12:00 pm
Cabinet Committee Member

Cabinet - Thursday 12 February 2026 1.45 pm

February 12, 2026, 1:45 pm
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.

February 05, 2026, 10:00 am
Portfolio Holder Decisions/Leader Decisions Committee Member

Portfolio Holder Decisions/Leader Decisions - Tuesday 3 February 2026 1.00 pm

The Portfolio Holder Decisions/Leader Decisions committee of Warwickshire Council is scheduled to consider a report concerning passenger transport management software. The meeting will also include standard procedural items such as the disclosure of interests and public speaking.

February 03, 2026, 1:00 pm
Portfolio Holder Decisions/Leader Decisions Committee Member

Portfolio Holder Decisions/Leader Decisions - Friday 30 January 2026 1.00 pm

The Portfolio Holder Decisions/Leader Decisions meeting on Friday 30 January 2026 is scheduled to consider a range of financial and strategic matters. Key discussions are expected to include a Memorandum of Understanding with Coventry City Council regarding planning, proposed fees and charges for various council services in 2026/27, and the setting of school term dates for 2027/28. The meeting will also address the potential closure of Great Alne Primary School.

January 30, 2026, 1:00 pm

Decisions from Meetings

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Receipt of Funding from Department for Education under s14 Education Act 2002

From: Urgent Decision, Portfolio Holder Decisions/Leader Decisions - Thursday 15 January 2026 1.00 pm - January 15, 2026

...accepted £1.5 million in grant funding from the National Skills Fund for the provision of Skills Bootcamps and authorised the Executive Director for Communities to enter into the necessary agreements to receive and deliver this programme.

Recommendations Approved

Walking and Cycling Schemes with internal or external funding

From: County Council - Tuesday 16 December 2025 10.00 am - December 16, 2025

...to note the value-for-money assessment approach for walking, wheeling, and cycling schemes and endorse the delivery of schemes contributing to a holistic network, contingent on funding availability.

Recommendations Approved

Warwickshire Pension Fund Accounts 2024/25

From: County Council - Tuesday 16 December 2025 10.00 am - December 16, 2025

...to approve the 2024/25 Warwickshire Pension Fund Statement of Accounts.

Recommendations Approved

Conservative Motion: Protecting Children's Access to Education by Opposing any Extension to Statutory Walking Distances

From: County Council - Tuesday 16 December 2025 10.00 am - December 16, 2025

...to request the Leader withdraw a letter to the Secretary of State for Education seeking delegated authority to change statutory walking distances for free school transport, reaffirming its commitment to safeguarding children's access to education.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 25

Average per Month: 2.5

Decisions Recorded: 87