Issue - meetings

(a)     That the Forward Work Programme be approved;

(b)     That the Facilitator, in consultation with the Chair of the Committee, be authorised to vary the Forward Work Programme between meetings, as the need arises; and

(c)     That the Committee notes the progress made in completing the outstanding actions.

The Overview & Scrutiny Facilitator presented the Forward Work Programme and Action Tracking report.  She confirmed that in addition to the items included for the March meeting, David Matthews from Ambition North Wales would be attending to provide an update on the Land and Property Programme.  Referring to the joint meeting to discuss parking outside schools with the Education Youth & Culture Overview & Scrutiny Committee she reported that this had been re-scheduled for the 23 March 2023 at 2.00 pm   The Facilitator then provided an overview of the items scheduled for the forthcoming meetings and asked members if they had items that they would like to put forward for inclusion.

            In response to a question from Councillor Mike Peers on whether enforcement would be included, the Chief Officer (Streetscene) confirmed that it would cover parking enforcement outside schools.   As regards other enforcement issues she confirmed that discussions had taken place with the Chief Officer (Housing) and Cabinet Members and it was proposed that a joint portfolio workshop be arranged which could also include fly tipping enforcement. Councillor Mike Peers asked if parking enforcement in general could be included in the workshop, which was agreed.

The Facilitator then referred to the Action Tracking report and provided an update on the status of the items listed.  She referred to the list of questions action from Councillor Mike Peers and confirmed that the Democratic Services Manager had provided that information.

Councillor Mike Peers felt the action was still open as the link to the Corporate Resources Overview & Scrutiny Committee meeting in January did not include a copy of the questions raised by members.  The Democratic Services Manager confirmed that he had contacted the Corporate Finance Manager and would speak to him again.  He would speak to Councillor Peers outside of the meeting following guidance from the Chief Officer (Governance) on whether this information could be shared.

RESOLVED:

(a)     That the Forward Work Programme be approved;

(b)     That the Facilitator, in consultation with the Chair of the Committee, be authorised to vary the Forward Work Programme between meetings, as the need arises; and

(c)     That the Committee notes the progress made in completing the outstanding actions.