Samantha Morris

Corporate and Communities Overview and Scrutiny Panel Committee Officer

Corporate and Communities Overview and Scrutiny Panel - Monday, 24th November, 2025 2.00 pm

The Corporate and Communities Overview and Scrutiny Panel met to discuss the annual update on libraries, the performance and budget monitoring for Quarter 2 of 2025/26, and the panel's work programme. The panel reviewed library performance, including the Libraries Unlocked program, and noted the financial position of the council, including forecasts for reserves and high needs funding. The panel also agreed to retain the flexibility to take into account any urgent issues which may arise in their work programme.

Economy Overview and Scrutiny Panel Committee Officer

Economy Overview and Scrutiny Panel - Wednesday, 19th November, 2025 10.00 am

The Economy Overview and Scrutiny Panel met to discuss the Shrub Hill Quarter development, performance and budget monitoring, and the panel's work programme. Representatives from the council and partner organisations were expected to be present to answer questions from the panel. The meeting was scheduled to be recorded and made available on the council's website.

Overview and Scrutiny Performance Board Committee Officer

Overview and Scrutiny Performance Board - Monday, 17th November, 2025 2.00 pm

The Overview and Scrutiny Performance Board met on 17 November 2025 to discuss local government reorganisation in Worcestershire, as well as to review scrutiny chairs' updates, the work programme, and the cabinet forward plan. The meeting was held at Wychavon District Council Offices, in Pershore. Councillors were expected to consider and comment on these topics.

West Mercia Police and Crime Panel Committee Officer

West Mercia Police and Crime Panel - Wednesday, 5th November, 2025 11.00 am

The West Mercia Police and Crime Panel is scheduled to meet on Wednesday, 5 November 2025, to discuss the Police & Crime Plan, budget metrics, rural crime, and the work programme. The meeting will be held at Wyre Forest House, the headquarters of Wyre Forest District Council. The headline topic for discussion appears to be the financial challenges facing West Mercia Police.

Appointments Etc Panel Committee Officer

Appointments Etc Panel - Wednesday, 8th October, 2025 1.00 pm

The Appointments Etc Panel of Worcestershire Council met on Wednesday 8 October 2025. During the meeting, the panel was scheduled to elect a chair and vice-chair, confirm the minutes of the previous meeting, and discuss the appointment of an Assistant Director for Child Protection and Through Care. The press and public may have been excluded from the meeting during the discussion of the Assistant Director appointment.