Decisions

To consider the Forward Work Programme of the Environment & Economy Overview & Scrutiny Committee and to inform the Committee of progress against actions from previous 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.

To receive an update as requested by the Committee on 9 February 2021.

(a)       That the actions of Streetscene in dealing with littering and fly tipping events be noted; and

(b)       That officers explore whether the Council could be granted powers for enforcement of litter caused by alcohol consumption in public places.

That Councillor David Evans be appointed Vice-Chair of the Committee.

That the appointment of Councillor Rosetta Dolphin as Chair of the Committee be noted.

That the minutes be confirmed as a correct record.

None.

To review the levels of progress in the achievement of activities, performance levels and current risk levels as identified in the Council Plan.

That the End of Year Performance Monitoring Report be noted.

(a)          That the requirements of the Socio-economic Duty be noted; and

(b)          That the Committee is assured of the Council’s preparedness in meeting the new duty.

This report will provide an update on progress delivering the Section 6 Biodiversity Duty to date, the updated 2020 – 2023 plan and key areas of biodiversity work.

That progress with the biodiversity strategy be supported.

That Councillors Joe Johnson and Martin White replace Councillors Andy Dunbobbin and Paul Johnson on the Governance and Audit Committee.

That Sally Ellis be appointed Vice-Chair of the Committee.

That Councillor Chris Dolphin be appointed as Chairman of the Committee.

That the minutes be approved as a correct record.

None.

To inform members of the outcome of all audit work carried out during 2020/21 and to give the annual Internal Audit opinion on the standard of internal control, risk management and governance within the Council.

That the report and Internal Audit annual opinion be noted.

To endorse the Annual Governance Statement 2020/21 to be attached to the Statement of Accounts for adoption.

That the Annual Governance Statement 2020/21 be attached to the Statement of Accounts and recommended to Council for adoption.

To inform Members of the grant claim certification by Audit Wales for the year ended 31 March 2020.

That the content of the Grant Claim Certification report for 2019/20 and the Internal Audit Review of Grants 2019/20 be noted.

To present to the Committee an update on the progress of the Internal Audit Department.

That the report be accepted.

To consider the Forward Work Programme of the Internal Audit Department.

(a)       That the Forward Work Programme be accepted; and

(b)       That the Internal Audit Manager, in consultation with the Chair and Vice-Chair of the Committee, be authorised to vary the Forward Work Programme between meetings, as the need arises.

To inform the Committee of the actions resulting from points raised at previous Audit Committee meetings.

That the report be accepted.

Arrangement as per 4-4.5 of the SACRE Terms of Reference – it was agreed that a new chair and vice chair would be appointed in the new academic year.

It was requested that an annual register of attendance be sent with the agenda

A signing in sheet was also requested for the next meeting

Request that a letter be sent to members after they have missed two meeting and an email should be sent to all members regarding the new start time of the meeting (VB to action)

None