Issue - meetings

The Chairman invited Members to review the work programme of Community Scrutiny Committee.

The Scrutiny Officer outlined how the work programme had been developed.  The Director of Customer and Community Services explained the process for setting the budget and service plans and explained the Medium Term Financial Plan (MTFP) extract attached as Essential Reference Paper “C” and the 2012/13 Capital  Programme proposals attached as Essential Reference Paper “D”.  He encouraged Members to contact him should they require further information.

Councillor J Ranger suggested that it might be helpful if Members were advised what percentage of the budget was reflected in any proposed savings.  The Director of Customer and Community Services agreed to speak with the Head of Finance. 

Councillor N Symonds expressed concern at the use of acronyms throughout the financial papers.

Councillor P Ruffles suggested an amendment to the work programme to reflect ongoing work within museums and the arts.  The Scrutiny Officer referred to the criteria for selecting issues for scrutiny.

The Committee supported the work programme as presented.

RESOLVED – that the report be approved.