Issue - meetings

That the Committee notes the progress which has been made.

The Democratic Services Manager presented a report on progress with actions arising from previous meetings and advised that the seminar on capital financing was expected to take place later in the year.  Since publication of the report, the action on insurance excess costs had been completed.

On the remaining two actions, it was suggested that the Chief Executive and recently appointed Leader of the Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA) be invited to attend a future meeting.  On the North Wales Growth Deal, the newly appointed Programme Director would be invited to a meeting in March/April.

Councillor Heesom highlighted the importance of involving Overview & Scrutiny Chairs in discussing the approach to scrutinising decisions of the Growth Deal.  In response, the Chief Executive said that governance arrangements and engagement with the six councils would be considered at a regional workshop in advance of the second Governance Agreement to be brought forward later.  The suggestion for the Programme Director to attend a future meeting would provide an opportunity for Members to share their expectations on this subject.

The recommendation was moved by Councillor Heesom and seconded by Councillor Cunningham.

RESOLVED:

That the Committee notes the progress which has been made.