Councillor Wayne Briggs

Children & Young People Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 16 September 2025 10.00 am

The Children and Young People Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss several key issues, including challenges in the education capital programme, updates on special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), and the integrated performance report for the first quarter of 2025/26. The committee considered and commented on the challenges and mitigations relating to the council's education capital programme, as well as the update regarding children with Education, Health and Care (EHC) plans.

Portfolio Holder Decisions/Leader Decisions - Friday 12 September 2025 1.30 pm

In a meeting held on 12 September 2025, Warwickshire County Council's portfolio holders made decisions regarding education and highways. Councillor Wayne Briggs, Portfolio Holder for Education, approved consultations for expanding Whitestone Infant School and Chetwynd Junior School, as well as establishing a special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) resourced provision at Race Leys Infant School. Councillor Stephen Shaw, Deputy Leader and Portfolio Holder for Finance and Property, approved a developer-funded highway improvement scheme on Smarts Road, Bedworth. Finally, Councillor Jennifer Warren, Portfolio Holder for Transport and Planning, approved the installation of raised tables with pedestrian refuges on Adelaide Road and Avenue Road in Leamington Spa.

Cabinet - Thursday 4 September 2025 1.45 pm

Warwickshire County Council's Cabinet met to discuss the first quarter integrated performance report, the financial monitoring position, and a value for money programme. They approved a plan to explore the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in council services, additions to the education capital programme, and a flag policy for council buildings. The cabinet also recommended that the council approve adding a developer-funded highways improvement scheme to the capital programme.

County Council - Tuesday 22 July 2025 10.00 am

The meeting of the Warwickshire County Council on 22 July 2025 included a debate on developer contributions to the School Lane Junction scheme, which was ultimately deferred, and a tied vote on the appointment of political assistants, which was decided by the Chair's casting vote. The council also discussed additions to the education capital programme, the Audit and Standards Committee annual report, and a motion supporting the climate emergency declaration.

Cabinet - Thursday 10 July 2025 1.45 pm

The Warwickshire County Council Cabinet met to discuss the financial framework, additions to the education capital programme, bus service improvements, a developer-funded scheme, domestic abuse support, changes to primary school age ranges, and the modern slavery statement. The cabinet approved recommendations for the financial framework, additions to the education capital programme, the bus service improvement plan, and changes to primary school age ranges. They also approved the recommissioning of the Domestic Abuse Specialist Counselling and Therapy Service (DASCAT) and the updated Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement.