Agenda item

Resolved:

That the minutes of the meeting held on 20 April 2016 were confirmed as a correct record and signed by the Chairman with the inclusion of Councillor J Carr as being in attendance.

Matters Arising:-

The Head of Planning and Performance in referencing page 3 of the minutes and in particular comments raised regarding return to work interviews by Councillor Hillary advised that performance in relation to this was included as part of the Quarter 4 report to be considered later on the agenda.

In reference made to comments raised by Councillor Martin relating to housing benefits the Head of Planning and Performance advised that there had been a downward trend over the last 3 years and full details had been emailed to Councillor Martin. The response would be forwarded to the committee for information.

In referencing page 7 of the minutes and in particular the timing of scrutiny’s role in the MTFP and budget setting process, the Head of Planning and Performance advised that comments had been taken back to the Assistant Chief Executive for her consideration.

Councillor Wilkes at this point commented that he was disappointed that the meeting had been rescheduled to accommodate a lead group meeting, given that meetings of the committee were scheduled a year in advance. He asked that assurances be given that meetings would not be rearranged again to accommodate such. Councillor J Armstrong advised that he would take the comments raised back to the group secretary.