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CR Forward Work Programme

Meeting: 14/03/2013 - Corporate Resources Overview & Scrutiny Committee (Item 87)

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Decision:

(a)       That the report be received;

 

(b)       That the Regional CCTV report be considered by the Committee at its meeting on the 18 April 2013;

 

(c)        That a report on the financial risks to the Council as a result of Welfare Reform be submitted to the Committee meeting scheduled for the 13 June 2013;

 

(d)       That a written update be provided to Members on Welfare Reform.  

 

Minutes:

The Member Engagement Manager introduced the report to consider the Forward Work Programme of the Committee. 

 

The Member Engagement Manager reminded Members of the Appraisals Workshop that had been scheduled for 10am on Thursday, 28 March 2013.  He detailed the items for the next scheduled meeting of the Committee on 18 April 2013 and explained that during earlier discussions it had been agreed that the Regional CCTV report and an update on the financial risks to the Council as a result of Welfare Reform would also be submitted to that meeting.  During a further discussion, it was agreed that the Welfare Reform Update would be submitted to the meeting scheduled for 13 June 2013. 

 

Councillor A.I. Dunbar asked for an update for Members to allow them to respond to questions that were being asked by residents on the effects of the Welfare Reform changes; the Chief Executive confirmed that a written response could be provided.     

 

Councillor P.G. Heesom raised concern about the effects of equal pay claims and Single Status.  The Chief Executive explained that confidential workshops would need to be held with Members to ensure that they were fully aware of the outcomes prior to consideration at a future Full Council meeting. 

 

The Chairman reminded Members that they could suggest items for future meetings of the Committee if there were any specific issues that they wanted to raise. 

 

RESOLVED:

 

(a)       That the report be received;

 

(b)       That the Regional CCTV report be considered by the Committee at its meeting on the 18 April 2013;

 

(c)        That a report on the financial risks to the Council as a result of Welfare Reform be submitted to the Committee meeting scheduled for the 13 June 2013;

 

(d)       That a written update be provided to Members on Welfare Reform.