Sophie Benfield

Constitution Committee Clerk

Constitution Committee - Monday, 27 April 2026 - 2.00 pm

Appointments Committee Clerk

Appointments Committee - Monday 2 March 2026 2.00 pm

The Appointments Committee of Gloucestershire County Council met on Monday 2 March 2026 and resolved to recommend the adoption of the revised Pay Policy Statement for 2026-27 to the Full Council. The meeting also saw the appointment of Councillor Lisa Spivey as the new Chair of the committee.

Constitution Committee Clerk

Constitution Committee - Monday 19 January 2026 2.00 pm

The Constitution Committee of Gloucestershire Council was scheduled to discuss proposed changes to the council's constitution, including amendments to the terms of reference for the Pensions Committee and the handling of council questions. The committee was also set to consider proposed changes relating to the Appeals Committee and associated procedures for senior officers.

Constitution Committee Clerk

Constitution Committee - Monday 13 October 2025 2.00 pm

The Constitution Committee convened to discuss and make recommendations on several key issues, including adopting electronic voting for council meetings, proposed changes to the Health and Wellbeing Board's terms of reference, and a review of the council's approach to motions. The committee agreed to recommend that the council adopt electronic voting and also approved changes to the terms of reference for the Health and Wellbeing Board.

Constitution Committee Clerk

Constitution Committee - Thursday 26 June 2025 10.30 am, NEW

The Constitution Committee met to discuss potential changes to council meeting procedures, including the order of agenda items, handling of public and member questions, and the process for council motions. They agreed to recommend changes to the council regarding the order of items on the agenda for ordinary council meetings, and delegated authority to the Monitoring Officer to bring recommendations to the council on amendments to the constitution regarding public questions and council motions. The committee also recommended reducing the membership of the Environment Scrutiny Committee to nine members.