Agenda item

The Minutes of the meeting held 20 February 2018 were agreed as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

The Overview and Scrutiny Officer, Jonathan Slee noted in respect of the items relating to Reducing Reoffending, the Youth Offending Service and Consumer Protection, the presentations and additional information from the Police, Crime and Victims’ Commissioner (PCVC) in terms of Universal Credit had been circulated to Members.

The Chairman noted that the County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service had received the Silver Award for UK Fire and Rescue Service of the Year at the Public Sector Transformation Awards.  He added that Durham Constabulary had been rated “outstanding” for the third year in a row by her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary (HMIC).