The Committee considered a report from the Chair which explained the process of developing and managing the scrutiny work programme for the municipal year.

At the September meeting, the Committee had agreed to add pre-decision scrutiny of the Council’s Road Safety Plan to the committee work programme. A workshop had been scheduled for Wednesday 13 December with key senior officers.

With regard to budget scrutiny 2018/19, in line with previous municipal years, it was anticipated that workshops would be held for members of each of the scrutiny committees to review proposals as the 2018/19 budget was being developed. The dates and format for these sessions had yet to be finalised.

The implementation and impact of the recommendations following Cabinet approval of the Residents Parking Scrutiny Review would be followed up by this committee at an appropriate time.

The Strategic Commissioner for Environment referred to the commissioning of the Highway Services contract which would bring the service back under direct control and he would provide more information for the Committee in March, 2018.

Resolved – That the work programme be approved with the above additions.