Tracey Dougherty

Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 29th July 2025 10:00am

The Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss the final financial outturn report for 2024-25 and the integrated performance report for quarter one. Councillors also agreed to appoint members to the Medium Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) Working Group. Finally, the committee discussed its work programme, raising concerns about NHS funding, food waste strategies and the level of the Discretionary Housing Payment (DHP) allowance.

Safeguarding and Education Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday 24th July 2025 10:00am

The Safeguarding and Education Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss deprivation of liberty safeguards, and a new online referral form for adult safeguarding. The committee agreed to add updates on both of these topics to the work programme for the April meeting. The committee also discussed safeguarding standards in extracurricular activities, elective home education, alternative education, and DBS checks for school visits.

County Council - Thursday 17th July 2025 10:00am

Staffordshire County Council met to discuss highways improvements, the financial outturn for 2024-25, and the adult social care team's recent inspection. The council approved the report of the Independent Remuneration Panel, the Overview and Scrutiny annual report, and a memorandum of understanding regarding health services. They also voted to increase the number of cabinet support members from three to four, adding a role for special educational needs and disability (SEND).

Health and Care Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Monday 30th June 2025 10:00am

The Health and Care Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss the potential closure of intrapartum services at two community hospitals, and to review the System Operational Plan for 2025-26. The committee approved a memorandum of understanding regarding substantial variations to health services, and agreed to a work programme for future meetings.

Reserved for call-in, Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday 11th June 2025 2:00pm