Issue - meetings

RESOLVED:

(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 

The Environment & Economy Overview & Scrutiny Facilitator presented the Forward Work Programme and Action Tracking report. 

The Chief Officer (Planning, Environment and Economy) provided an update on Public Services Protection Orders (PSPOs) which was scheduled for consideration at the meeting to be held on 12 September 2023.  In response to  questions raised by Councillor Richard Lloyd, the Chief Officer advised that the areas which were being proposed would be shared with Members in advance of the review and consultation exercise. 

The Chief Officer (Streetscene & Transportation) responded to the concerns raised by Councillor Dennis Hutchinson on the issue of dog-fouling and enforcement of PSPO’s.  The Chief Officer (Planning, Environment & Economy) and Chief Officer (Streetscene and Transportation) responded to the further questions raised by Councillor Hilary McGuill on dog fouling, signage, and provision of bins for dog waste. 

            Members were invited to raise any further items to include on the Programme. 

The Facilitator referred to the Action Tracking report which was appended to the report and provided an update on progress to date.

            The recommendations in the report were moved by Councillor Ian Hodge and seconded by Councillor Hilary McGuill.

RESOLVED:

(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