Issue - meetings

(a) That the Forward Work Programme be noted;

(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 current Forward Work Programme for consideration, outlining the following proposed amendment: -

·         That a report on Stores Contract would be brought forward and presented at the next meeting scheduled for 16^th November

The Facilitator referred to the actions arising from the last meeting and reported that the majority of the actions had been completed.  For those showing as ongoing, the Facilitator explained that a briefing session for all Members had been arranged, with notification having been sent out to Members.  Work was ongoing to identify a date for a site visit and Members would be notified once a date had been agreed.    

Councillor Tina Claydon referred to the item on Poverty scheduled to be presented to the Committee in April 2023 and suggested that this be brought forward to an earlier meeting.  The Facilitator agreed to liaise with the relevant officer on this following the meeting.  

            The recommendations, as outlined within the report, were moved by Councillor Dennis Hutchinson, and seconded by Councillor Rosetta Dolphin.

RESOLVED:

(a)       That the Forward Work Programme be noted;

(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.