Minutes:
The Overview and Scrutiny Officer referred Members to the recent prominent articles and news stories relating to the remit of the Environment and Sustainable Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee (for copy see file of minutes). The articles were:-
· Steel and sword making past of Derwent Valley wins £2.2m award from the Heritage Lottery Fund.
· Work finished on £3.4 million coastal and pier defences.
· Fines for littering could rise to £150, the current fine was £50-£80.
Resolved: That the report be noted.