Issue - meetings

To present the outcome of the self-assessment against the overview & scrutiny statutory guidance.

A self-assessment against the Overview & Scrutiny Statutory Guidance was presented to the Scrutiny Commission. It was proposed that the next step should be to hold a further workshop to consider priorities arising from the self-assessment and creation of an action plan. It was suggested that with local government reorganisation on the horizon, the action plan should be realistic and relevant.

It was suggested that the workshop would take place on 22 January at 4pm, prior to the next scheduled meeting of the Scrutiny Commission. On the motion of Councillor Crooks, seconded by Councillor Surtees it was

RESOLVED –

(i)            The self-assessment be endorsed;

(ii)          A workshop be arranged for 22 January 2026 at 4pm.

To consider reviewing the council’s arrangements for overview and scrutiny in light of the statutory guidance.

The overview and scrutiny statutory guidance was introduced to members. It was agreed that a small working group consisting of the chair and vice-chairs and any other interested members be set up to undertake a self-assessment and produce an action plan if necessary.