The Chair introduced his report advising that this Committee, in co-operation with the other three Overview and Scrutiny Committees, was responsible for proposing and delivering an annual scrutiny work programme. The work programme should align with the corporate priorities of the Council, in particular the delivery of the Wirral Plan pledges which were within the remit of the Committee.

The Chair’s report provided an update regarding progress made since the Committee meeting held on 22 March 2018 and, arising from a progress meeting held on 21 June 2018, a proposed work programme for 2018/19 made up of items carried over from 2017/18 and comprising a combination of scrutiny reviews, workshops, standing items and requested Officer reports was appended.  The addition of an item related to childhood obesity (Minute 4 above refers) was noted.

RESOLVED -

That the submitted Children and Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee work programme 2018/19, with the addition of an item related to childhood obesity, be approved.