Agenda item

Consideration of Scrutiny Group Work Programmes

Report of the Director – Finance and Corporate Services

Minutes:

The Group Considered three new Scrutiny matrices submitted by either Councillors or Officers since the last meeting of Corporate Overview Group.

 

In respect of the scrutiny matrix submitted by Councillor Way via a motion at Full Council in September concerning the protection of hedges and hedgerows it was agreed that this would be submitted for scrutiny by the Growth and Development Scrutiny Group at its meeting in January 2023.

 

The scrutiny matrix submitted by the Service Manager – Economic Growth and Property, in respect of the Fairham development, a strategic site identified for housing and employment development was approved for scrutiny as the Group felt it was important that members were kept up to date on its progress. It was agreed that this item would be submitted to Growth and Development Scrutiny Group at its meeting in March 2023.

 

The scrutiny matrix submitted by the Service Manager – Economic Growth and Property, in respect of a review of Rushcliffe Oaks Crematorium, was also approved for scrutiny. The Group expressed how important it was for members to understand how the new facility will operate and its future plans. It was agreed that this item would be submitted to Growth and Development Scrutiny Group at its meeting in July 2023.

 

The Chairman of Growth and Development Scrutiny suggested two items that could be considered for scrutiny. The first one relates to new planning legislation and permitted development rights on the grounds that Councillors are not always made aware of these type of planning proposals and felt that ward members should have the opportunity to provide comment. Secondly an item relating to construction work and more robust conditions imposed at the planning approval stage.  The Service Manager – Corporate Services advised the Chairman of Growth and Development Scrutiny that he would need to submit scrutiny matrices for officers to provide comment, adding that both items could provide a training opportunity for Councillors.

 

The Chairman suggested that an item in respect of Police priorities would be an opportunity for the Communities Scrutiny Group to consider at a future meeting and noted that a scrutiny matrix would need to be submitted.

 

Work Programme 2022-23 – Corporate Overview Group

 

21 February 2022

·       Standing Items

o   Feedback from Scrutiny Group Chairmen

o   Feedback from Lead Officer

o   Consideration of Scrutiny Group Work Programmes

o   Financial and Performance Management

·       Rolling Items

o   Review of the 2019-2023 Strategic Tasks

o   Review of the draft Business Continuity Strategy

May 2023

·       Standing Items

o   Feedback from Scrutiny Group Chairmen

o   Feedback from Lead Officer

o   Consideration of Scrutiny Group Work Programmes

o   Financial and Performance Management

·       Rolling Items

·       Diversity Annual Report and update on the Equality and Diversity Strategy

September 2023

·       Standing Items

o   Feedback from Scrutiny Group Chairmen

o   Feedback from Lead Officer

o   Consideration of Scrutiny Group Work Programmes

o   Financial and Performance Management

·       Rolling Items

o   Health and Safety Annual Report

 

Work Programme 2022-23 – Governance Scrutiny Group

 

24 November 2022

·       Internal Audit Progress Report

·       Capital and Investments – 6 Month Update

23 February 2022

·       Internal Audit Progress Report

·       Statement of Accounts

·       Annual Audit Strategy

·       Risk Management

·       Capital and Investment Strategy Monitoring Q3

·       Capital and Investment Strategy 2023/24

June 2023

·       Internal Audit Progress Report

·       Internal Audit Annual Report

·       Annual Governance Statement (AGS)

·       Capital and Investment Monitoring Q4

·       Constitution Update

·       Code of Conduct

·       External Audit Annual Plan

·       Annual audit Letter and Value for Money Conclusion

September 2023

·       Internal Audit Progress Report

·       Risk Management

·       Going Concern

·       Capital and Investment Outturn 2022/23

·       Capital and Investment Monitoring Q1

 

Work Programme 2022-23 – Growth and Development Scrutiny Group

 

4 January 2022

·       UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF)

·       Hedges and Hedgerows within the Borough

8 March 2022

·       An Update on the Fairham Development

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July 2023

·       A Review of Rushcliffe Oaks Crematorium

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September 2023

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Work Programme 2022-23 – Communities Scrutiny Group

 

19 January 2022

·       Establishment of a Youth Council

·       Corporate Enforcement Policy

16 March 2022

·       Carbon Management Plan

·       Environment Policy

July 2023

·        

October 2023

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