Issue - meetings

The Scrutiny Officer presented the draft work programme which was attached to the report as an appendix. She reminded Members of the scrutiny proposal form and invited the Committee to let her know of any training items in advance of the induction training planned for May 2023 for the cohort of Members.

The Scrutiny Officer referred to suggestions that Members had made in respect of the work programme going forward. Councillor Wilson spoke about Air Quality Management Areas (AQMAs) and the potential for improvements in the use of section 106 monies.

Councillor Wyllie commented on whether Hertfordshire County Councillors could attend the Overview and Scrutiny Committee. Members commented on concerns regarding parking standards in terms of whether parking was adequate on new developments. Councillor Wyllie emphasised that come May 2023 it would be the new Councillors on the Committee to shape the work programme.

It was proposed by Councillor Hollebon and seconded by Councillor Devonshire that the Committee Work Programme be approved. After being put to the meeting and a vote taken, the motion was declared CARRIED.

RESOLVED – that (A) the main agenda items for the next meeting be agreed; and

(B)   the proposed Overview and Scrutiny Committee Work Programme be approved.