Decision details

In the absence of the Chair of the Overview & Scrutiny Committee, the Chair of the Community Select Committee (who was also a Member of the Overview & Scrutiny Committee) advised that, at its meeting held on 20 June 2023, it had scrutinised items such as the implementation of the Building Safety Act 2022 and DLUHC Future Councils Grant Award.  The Committee had also agreed its Work programme for 2023/24, which would include a performance reviews of ICT; an analysis of the 2021 Census data; and reviewing 2024/25 Making Your Money Count options.

The Chair of the Community Select Committee advised that, at its meeting held on 27 June 2023, the Committee had agreed its Work programme for 2023/24, which would include a Repairs Review; the usual scrutiny of Crime & Disorder and Public Health; and a review of the Cultural Strategy.  The Committee had also received feedback on its 2022/23 review of Voids and was pleased to note that the Portfolio Holder for Housing & Housing Development had accepted the Committee’s recommendations.

The Chair of the Environment & Economy Select Committee advised that the Committee had commenced its 2023/24 review of Bus Services, and commented that Arriva, the Bus Users Group and County Council representatives would be invited to future meetings to be questioned on the subject.  The Committee would also be monitoring cost of living issues, as well as receiving progress reports in November 2023 and March 2024 regarding the Council’s progress on its Climate Change Strategy.