Issue - meetings

(a)       That the Forward Work Programme, as amended, be noted; and

(b)       That the Democratic Services Manager, in consultation with the Committee Chairman, be authorised to vary the Forward Work Programme between meetings, as the need arises.

The Democratic Services Manager presented the current forward work programme for consideration, which had been reviewed to include all elements of the Committee’s Terms of Reference.

The Chairman requested that the items under ‘Crime and Disorder’ and ‘Strategic and Partnership Working’ be scheduled together where possible.

Councillor Alasdair Ibbotson asked why the report on discretionary powers for discounted Council Tax had again been deferred, as he had requested this some time ago.

As the responsible officer, the Revenues & Procurement Manager explained the various work demands on his service and advised that a detailed report on the subject would be shared in July.

The Democratic Services Manager acknowledged that where Members had put forward suggested items, they should be kept informed of movements.

The recommendations were moved by Councillor Bill Crease and seconded by Councillor Jason Shallcross.

RESOLVED:

(a)       That the Forward Work Programme, as amended, be noted; and

(b)       That the Democratic Services Manager, in consultation with the Committee Chairman, be authorised to vary the Forward Work Programme between meetings, as the need arises.