Councillor Sarah Boad

The Portfolio Holder for Customer and Localities decided on 22/05/2026 to approve the commencement of public consultation on ceasing to externally commission an equalities service. The Executive Director for Resources was authorised to finalise consultation details and undertake the exercise. The results will be reported back to Cabinet for a final decision.

The Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee decided to uphold the call-in and referred the recommendation to Cabinet to reconsider the decision on 19/05/2026. The committee recommended assessing alternative measures including working with the Parish council, changing the junction to a Stop Junction, reviewing the speed limit to 30mph, installing larger village signs and white gates, adding signage to encourage drivers to slow down, installing rumble strips and white lines, installing a box junction or raised table, investigating a mini roundabout, and investigating average speed cameras.

The Cabinet of Warwickshire Council decided to approve additions to the Education Capital Programme on 11 May 2026. The decision approved funding for disability access works, safeguarding and security works, and specific schemes at Burton Green CofE Academy, Ashlawn School, Bilton School, and Brooke School. The Cabinet authorised the Executive Director for Children and Young People to carry out procurement processes and enter into contracts or make funding arrangements for these schemes.

Warwickshire Cabinet approved the procurement of systems to manage Highways assets and information on 11 May 2026.

The Cabinet of Warwickshire County Council decided to endorse the final version of the Council Plan for 2026-30 on 11 May 2026. This plan sets the direction and focus for all council-led strategy and activity. The decision was made for onward consideration by the full Council.