Councillor Steve Bowles
Email: Steve.Bowles@buckinghamshire.gov.uk
Council: Buckinghamshire
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
55 meetings · Page 1 of 11
Cabinet - Tuesday, 10th February, 2026 10.00 am
Transport, Environment, Communities & Climate Change Select Committee - Tuesday, 3rd February, 2026 10.00 am
The Transport, Environment, Communities & Climate Change Select Committee is scheduled to meet on Tuesday 03 February 2026 to discuss progress on the Climate Change and Air Quality Strategy, the annual report on Community Boards, and updates on the East West Rail project. The committee will also review performance indicators for the second quarter of 2025-2026.
Thames Valley Police and Crime Panel - Friday, 23rd January, 2026 10.30 am
The Thames Valley Police and Crime Panel was scheduled to discuss the proposed police precept for 2026/27, review the effectiveness of evidence handling in serious sexual offence cases, and receive updates on recruitment and retention within Thames Valley Police. The meeting also included discussions on the Thames Valley CCTV Partnership and the evaluation of the RESTART programme.
Budget Scrutiny Inquiry Task and Finish Group - Monday, 12th January, 2026 10.00 am
The Budget Scrutiny Inquiry Task and Finish Group of Buckinghamshire Council met on Monday 12 January 2026 to discuss the council's draft budget and capital programme for the upcoming years. The meeting was scheduled to hear from the Leader of the Council, Councillor Steven Broadbent, and Cabinet Members responsible for Communities, Transport, and Resources, to understand their priorities and overarching strategies for the budget.
Cabinet - Thursday, 8th January, 2026 10.00 am
The Cabinet of Buckinghamshire Council met on Thursday 8 January 2026 to discuss a range of important financial and strategic matters. Key decisions included the approval of a six-week public consultation on proposed changes to the Council Tax Reduction Scheme and the consolidation of grounds maintenance services into a single countywide contract. The Cabinet also approved the use of Conservation Covenants to secure offsite Biodiversity Net Gain.
Decisions from Meetings
37 decisions · Page 2 of 8
Disability Facilities Grant and Housing Assistance Policy - Proposal of Changes
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 19th November, 2025 9.30 am - November 19, 2025
...to approve the updated Disabled Facilities Grant and Housing Assistance Policy, which clarifies eligibility and parameters, reflects current best practices, and aims to ensure the full allocation of increased DFG funding is spent to meet the needs of disabled residents.
Education Health and Care Plan Waiting List - Recovery Plan
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 19th November, 2025 9.30 am - November 19, 2025
...to approve a £3 million investment plan aimed at reducing the backlog and waiting times for Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) assessments for children and young people in Buckinghamshire.
Delivering the Parking Strategy – Parking Enforcement Operating Model
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 11th November, 2025 9.30 am - November 11, 2025
...to improve parking compliance and service efficiency, they approved market testing for outsourcing parking enforcement services, delegated final specification approval and contract award to the Corporate Director for Communities in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Communities, and noted the implementation progress and procurement timetable.
Princes Risborough Southern Road Link (PRSRL) & Princes Risborough Expansion Area (PREA)
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 11th November, 2025 9.30 am - November 11, 2025
...to cease pursuing the Princes Risborough Southern Link Road scheme, halt negotiations with Network Rail, and reallocate existing capital budget for ongoing work related to the Princes Risborough Expansion Area, including safety measures, transport modeling, and risk management.
Director of Public Health for Buckinghamshire's Annual Report 2025. Tomorrow's World - Health and Wellbeing in Buckinghamshire in 2045
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 11th November, 2025 9.30 am - November 11, 2025
...to endorse and publish the Director of Public Health for Buckinghamshire's Annual Report 2025, focusing on health and wellbeing in Buckinghamshire in 2045.
Summary
Meetings Attended: 55
Average per Month: 2.2
Decisions Recorded: 37