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 Facilitator presented the current Forward Work Programme for consideration. 

The Facilitator outlined the following proposed changes to the items listed in the current forward work programme:-

• Temporary Accommodation Audit Update – suggest move to September to allow for a fuller report;
• Estate Management and Anti-Social Behaviour reports – suggest move to July.  The original timeframe for reviewing these policies was to coincide with the implementation of the Renting (Homes) Wales Act and since the implementation was delayed six months the policy review and update would need to fall into the same time pattern.

The Facilitator also outlined the status of the actions arising from the last meeting, which were shown at Appendix 2 of the report.

Councillor Linda Thew referred to the refugee item listed on the forward work programme under ‘items to be scheduled’ and raised concerns around proposals to convert the Northop Hall Country House Hotel into a facility for asylum-seekers and refugees.  It was agreed that Councillor Thew’s concerns be feedback to the Chief Executive to ensure consultation with local Members and adjoining ward Members 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.