Agenda item

The Chairman asked the Overview and Scrutiny Officer, Ann Whitton to speak to Members in relation to the Council Plan 2016-2019 – Refresh of the Work Programme (for copy see file of minutes).

The Overview and Scrutiny Officer explained that the report highlighted work that had been undertaken by the Committee within the past year and also looked forward to seek suggestions from Members to be included within the Committee’s work programme for the forthcoming year.   Members were reminded that the aims and objectives were aligned to those of the Council Plan and associated plans, as well as the Altogether Greener priority theme.  It was explained that the work programme for 2017/18 would need to include further updates on a number of items considered in 2016/17, systematic reviews of recommendations in previous scrutiny review reports, focused scrutiny meetings and additional areas of overview activity.

The Overview and Scrutiny Officer noted possible areas for review, however, a further report would come back to Committee in July for Members’ consideration.

Councillor J Armstrong noted that this would be for the new Committee to determine in July, however, he agreed with Councillor G Holland in that the effect of the EU Referendum result would need to be taken into account.  The Chairman added that many Officers who had spoken at Committee had highlighted Brexit as a risk. 

Councillor J Clark noted in paragraph 11 that the Heritage Coast was not at the Derwent Valley and it was noted that this should have been in reference to the Land of Oak and Iron.

Mr T Bolton left at 10.40 am

The Chairman took the opportunity to thank all the Members for their hard work in terms of supporting the Committee and for their insightful questions and good debate.  She added that she especially would like to thank Councillor G Holland who was not standing at the next election, and wished him all the best for the future.  She added that as no one could be sure who would return after the election she wished everyone good luck.

Councillor J Armstrong reiterated the sentiments of the Chairman and added that the Officers supporting the Committee, and those that attended to provide information should also be commended for their hard work.

Resolved:

(i)            That the Environment and Sustainable Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee note the information contained in the Altogether Cleaner priority theme of the Council Plan 2016 -2019.

(ii)          That the Environment and Sustainable Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee, at its meeting on 14 July 2017, receive a further report detailing the Committee’s Work Programme for 2017 -2018.