Issue - meetings

The Scrutiny Officer introduced the Overview and Scrutiny Annual report for 2020/21. She drew Members’ attention to the introduction by the Leader which referred to the unprecedented impact of Covid-19 on the world both economically and socially, as well as on local businesses.

Members were reminded of the strong partnerships that had developed nationally and locally to ensure that all residents were supported. The Scrutiny Officer explained that there was an overlap with the work that had started in towards the end of 2019 that had continued into the 2020/21 period.

Councillor Curtis referred to the commentary from the Leader as being very important. He felt that the introduction from the Leader should reflect the work which had been undertaken by Overview and Scrutiny Committee and the interaction with the Executive. This was supported.

Councillor Goldspink proposed and Councillor Buckmaster seconded, a motion that the Annual Scrutiny Report on the work of the East Herts Scrutiny Committee during 2020/21 be received and recommended to Council for approval and publication. After being put to the meeting and a vote taken, this motion was declared CARRIED.

RESOLVED – that the Annual Report on the work of the East Herts Scrutiny Committee during 2020/21 be received and recommended to Council for publication.