·  Council Excellence

·  Children and Young People

·  Economy and Regeneration

·  Health and Well Being

·  Sustainable Communities

The Director of Law, HR and Asset Management presented the work programmes of each of the themed Overview and Scrutiny Committees for Members information and consideration, in accordance with the Board’s terms of reference to review and co-ordinate the scrutiny work programme so as to avoid duplication. The terms of reference also allowed the Board to identify matters for scrutiny which were cross-cutting or strategic issues not covered by other committees.

Members commented that it should not be the role of the Scrutiny Programme Board to determine or influence the work programmes of other Overview and Scrutiny Committees.

Resolved –

(1)  That the Scrutiny Work Programmes be noted.

(2)  That a report be presented to the next meeting upon the role of the Scrutiny Programme Board.

The Committee received an update on its work programme including the reports to be scheduled for the January meeting.

The Chair suggested the addition of childminding services and the private sector to be added to the work programme (see minute 33 ante). She also suggested the need for a training session to which all Councillors could be invited, on the issue of serious case reviews and the relationship with the Safeguarding Board.

Resolved – That the Work Programme be agreed with the above additions.