Issue - meetings

Councillor Andrews, previous Chair of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee, introduced the report. He said that it had been an honour serving as the Chair of the committee and thanked committee members for their support and understanding for getting the committee underway with new Members. Councillor Andrews acknowledged the support of the Scrutiny Officer.

Councillor Andrews proposed that the recommendation in the report be supported. Councillor Horner seconded the proposal.

Councillor Horner said that the report provided a good summary and an accurate account of activities of the committee. He felt that the committee had grown in confidence over the last year. He thanked Councillor Andrews for his work as Chair and looked forward to working with the new incoming Chair.

Councillor McAndrew made some observations about the spelling and grammar in the report. He thanked the Chair for his work over the last year.

Councillor Deering also thanked the outgoing Scrutiny Officer for her support to the committee. He hoped that there would be sufficient officer support going forward for the committee.

The motion to support the recommendation having been proposed and seconded was put to the meeting and upon a vote being taken, was declared CARRIED.

RESOLVED - That the Annual Scrutiny Report covering the 2023/24 Civic year be agreed and published on the council’s website.