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.
50 meetings · Page 5 of 10
Cabinet - Tuesday, 17th June, 2025 10.00 am
The Buckinghamshire Council cabinet met to discuss the annual report, budget management, and quarterly performance, deciding to approve transfers to reserves and note the performance and budget reports. Councillor Steve Broadbent, Leader of the Council, commended the work of the previous cabinet, while also highlighting financial challenges and the need for government reform in adult social care and school funding. The cabinet also addressed a question about flooding issues in Buckingham and discussed updates on road programmes, housing targets, CCTV upgrades, and support for carers.
(Annual Meeting), Council - Wednesday, 21st May, 2025 4.00 pm
Buckinghamshire Council convened for its first meeting since the local elections, during which Councillor Sarfaraz Khan Raja was elected as the new Chairman, and Councillor John Chilver was elected as Vice-Chairman. Councillor Steve Broadbent was elected as the Leader of the council, and he announced his cabinet appointments for the year. The council also approved the proposed structure for select committees and made appointments to various committees, partnerships, and outside bodies.
Finance & Resources Select Committee - Thursday, 17th April, 2025 2.00 pm
The Finance and Resources Select Committee met on 17 April 2025, receiving an update on the Customer First Programme and discussing the future work programme for the council. The committee reviewed the Customer First Annual Report 2024, which highlighted achievements in enhancing customer experience and supported a recommendation to note the report's progress.
Finance & Resources Select Committee - Thursday, 27th February, 2025 2.00 pm
Decisions from Meetings
32 decisions · Page 1 of 7
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.
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.
Sale of surplus sites at High Wycombe, Aylesbury, Wing & Winslow
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 11th November, 2025 9.30 am - November 11, 2025
...to authorise the disposal of five surplus council-owned sites in High Wycombe, Aylesbury, Wing, and Winslow through open market campaigns, aiming to achieve the best financial consideration and contribute to economic growth and housing provision.
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.
Summary
Meetings Attended: 50
Average per Month: 2.2
Decisions Recorded: 32