The Chair presented an update on the current position regarding the Committee’s Work Programme, which aligned with the corporate priorities of the Council and was made up of a variety of scrutiny reviews, standing items and requested officer reports, providing the Committee with an opportunity to plan and regularly review its work across the municipal year. He set out those items contained within the Work Programme and commented that previous scrutiny reviews on Car Parking and the Wirral Apprenticeship Programme were presented separately for consideration (see minutes 13 and 14 ante).

He also proposed the introduction of ‘Spotlight Sessions’ during the year, for Members to meet in an informal setting to enable a topic to be explored with relevant officers or organisations in greater detail than time would allow during a formal Committee meeting. A short summary could then be provided to the Committee to allow any formal resolution to be agreed. He suggested that appropriate topics could be identified through formal Committee meetings or at agenda setting meetings held with the Chair, Vice-Chair and Group Spokespersons.

Resolved –

(1)  That the Work Programme for 2014/2015 be approved.

(2)  That the proposal for the introduction of ‘spotlight sessions’ be approved, as the need is identified by Members.