Agenda and minutes

To receive any announcements that the Chairman of Scrutiny Committee may wish to make.

The Chairman opened the meeting with the following statement.

‘As members are probably aware Councillor Mrs Jenny Roach passed away last Thursday after a short illness.  I know that you will join me in sending our deepest sympathies to her family at this very difficult time.  As a mark of respect I would like to propose that we have a minutes silence in remembrance of our colleague.’

The Committee spent a minute in quiet contemplation.

‘In light of this and it being very raw to members of the committee, I would like to propose that we postpone today’s business until a future meeting.

Members are reminded that a book of condolence had been opened.

To receive any apologies for absence and notices of appointment of substitute Members (if any).

Apologies were received from Cllr Mrs F J Colthorpe, Cllr Mrs G Doe and Cllr S Griggs.

Councillors are reminded of the requirement to declare any interest, including the type of interest, and reason for that interest, either at this stage of the meeting or as soon as they become aware of that interest.

There were no declarations made

To receive any questions relating to items on the Agenda from members of the public and replies thereto.

Note:   A maximum of 30 minutes is allowed for this item.

There were no members of the public present.

An opportunity for non-Cabinet Members to raise issues.

There were no issues raised under this item.

Members to consider whether to approve the minutes as a correct record of the meeting held on 5^th November 2018.

The Committee is reminded that only those members of the Committee present at the previous meeting should vote and, in doing so, should be influenced only by seeking to ensure that the minutes are an accurate record.

The minutes of the meeting held on 5^th November 2018 were approved as a correct record and SIGNED by the Chairman.

To consider any decisions made by the Cabinet at its last meeting that have been called-in.

No decisions of the Cabinet had been called in.

The Committee to receive a position statement from the Cabinet Member for Finance providing an update on the areas within his portfolio.

This item was deferred to the March meeting of the Scrutiny Committee

To receive the revised Safeguarding Policy and Procedures from The Director of Corporate Affairs and Business Transformation previously presented the Community PDG on 20^th November 2018.

This item was deferred to the next meeting of the Scrutiny Committee.

To provide Members with an update on performance against the corporate plan and local service targets for 2018/2019 as well as providing an update on the key business risks.

This item was deferred to the February meeting of the Scrutiny Committee.

To receive a report from the Scrutiny Officer on topics he had been asked to investigate.

This item was deferred to the next meeting of the Scrutiny Committee.

To receive a report on the work of the Community Engagement Working Group which fed into the Community Engagement Strategy and Action Plan presented to the Community PDG on 20th November 2018

This item was deferred to the March meeting of the Scrutiny Committee.

Members are asked to consider any items within the Forward Plan that they may wish to bring forward for discussion at the next meeting.

This item was deferred to the next meeting of the Scrutiny Committee.

Members are asked to note that the following items are already identified in the work programme future meetings:

Cabinet Member for Working Environment & Support Services Report

Policy Framework

Member Development update

Universal Credit update

Whistleblowing 6 month update

Performance & Risk

Financial Monitoring

Draft Budget

Scrutiny Officer update

Note: - this item is limited to 10 minutes. There should be no discussion on items raised.

In addition to items already identified for future meetings

·         Business Rate Rebates