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Report to: |
Place Scrutiny Committee
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Date of meeting:
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23 September 2024 |
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By: |
Deputy Chief Executive
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Title: |
Place Scrutiny Committee future work programme
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Purpose: |
To review and agree items for the Place Scrutiny Committee’s future work programme and receive updates on previous work. |
RECOMMENDATIONS: The Place Scrutiny Committee is recommended to:
2) Review upcoming items on East Sussex County Council’s (ESCC) Forward Plan in appendix 2 to identify any issues that may require more detailed scrutiny; and
3) Note the update from the LTP4 Reference Group as set out in section xx of the report.
1. Background
1.1 The work programme is an important tool in ensuring the correct focus and best use of the Committee’s time in scrutinising topics that are of importance to the residents of East Sussex, and the efficient and effective working of the Council. It also provides clarity for those who may be requested to give evidence to the Committee on the issues under review, and the questions the Committee requires answers to.
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Discussion of the work programme provides the Committee with the
opportunity to examine topics that it may be of value to
scrutinise, and to decide whether further scoping work is required.
This provides a basis for deciding the best way of scrutinising a
topic, the timescale, and who from the Committee will be involved
in carrying out the review work. If there are a number of topics
for review, the Committee can determine the priority of the work
within the resources available to the Committee.
2. Work programme and future scrutiny reviews
2.1 The Committee is asked to review the items in the current work programme and discuss the future agenda items and other scrutiny work of the Committee for inclusion in the Committee’s future work programme. A copy of the current work programme is contained in appendix 1 of the report for consideration by the Committee.
2.2 The Committee is also asked to consider whether there are any potential topics for future scrutiny reviews, or agenda items for future meetings, that should be included in the work programme, including items contained the Council’s Forward Plan of decisions. This can include any topics or issues identified through the Committee’s work on the Reconciling Policy, Performance and Resources (RPPR) process discussed earlier in the agenda.
3. Forward Plan
3.1 A copy of the Council’s Forward Plan of executive decisions for the period 1 September 2024 to 31 December 2024 is included in appendix 2. The Committee is requested to review the forthcoming items on the Forward Plan to identify any issues that may require scrutiny work. The Forward Plan is revised and published on a monthly basis, and Committee members should regularly review the Forward Plan.
4. Reference Group Updates
Local Transport Plan (LTP) Reference Group
4.1 Since the last Committee meeting the LTP4 Reference Group met on 2 September 2024 to consider the final version of the draft LTP4 prior to it being considered by Cabinet. The Reference Group commented on the draft LTP4 and the amendments made to it following the public consultation and engagement with stakeholders. The draft LTP4 will now be considered by Cabinet on 26 September 2024 and then go on to Full Council for approval on 8 October 2024. The Chair of the Reference Group passed on his thanks to the officers and members of the Reference Group for all their work on the LTP4 over the last 2 years, during which time fourteen meetings and workshop sessions had been held with members of the scrutiny committee.
5. Conclusion and reasons for recommendations
5.1 The Place Scrutiny Committee is recommended to consider the work programme contained in appendix 1 and agree any further agenda items or topics for scrutiny reviews to be included in the future work programme. The Committee is also recommended to review the Council’s Forward Plan of decisions to identify any issues that may require more detailed scrutiny.
PHILIP BAKER
Deputy Chief Executive
Contact Officer:
Martin Jenks, Senior Scrutiny Adviser
Tel. No. 01273 481327
Email: martin.jenks@eastsussex.gov.uk