Issue - meetings

That the Committee notes how reports by external auditors, other regulators and inspectors have been dealt with during 2017/18.

The Corporate Business & Communications Executive Officer presented the summary report to give assurance that reports from external regulators and inspectors in 2017/18 had been considered by the relevant committees and actions taken in response to recommendations.  This was in accordance with the agreed internal reporting protocol which was also shared.

Apart from one local report with no recommendations, the remainder were national reports showing the Council’s response alongside any generic recommendations.

The Chief Executive spoke about the Council’s positive practice of using national reports to add value.  Mr. Gwilym Bury said that similar arrangements were in place in North Wales although not necessarily across Wales.

Sally Ellis referred to the reports on homelessness and Disabled Facilities Grants and asked whether progress on the recommendations was achieving outcomes for Flintshire residents.  The Chief Executive asked that Sally be provided with recent reports showing good performance in both areas.

RESOLVED:

That the Committee notes how reports by external auditors, other regulators and inspectors have been dealt with during 2017/18.