Agenda item

Minutes of the meeting held on 28 April 2014 were confirmed as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

The Chairman referred to item 6 of the minutes of the meeting held on 28 April 2014 and gave an update on the Combined Authority. He informed the Board that he and the Vice-Chairman of Overview and Scrutiny both attended the North East Combined Authority Overview and Scrutiny meeting on the 12 June 2014 where he was appointed interim Chairman. Members would appoint a Chairman and Vice-Chairman for the municipal year 2014/15 at the next meeting. The Committee would focus on areas such as investment, regeneration plans, transport network plans, European funding and employment, a dedicated work programme would be produced once a range of items had been identified.

The Head of Planning and Performance referred to item 9 of the minutes and reported that the Annual Overview and Scrutiny report would now be presented to County Council on the 23 July 2014.