Issue - meetings

The Corporate and Community Overview and Scrutiny (O&S) Committee is asked to consider and identify work priorities for its next meeting pending a wider review of its Forward Plan in dedicated workshop.

The Chairman presented a report, a copy of which had been circulated to each Member and a copy of which appears as Appendix 'C' to these minutes in the Minute Book. The Corporate and Community Overview and Scrutiny (O&S) Committee was asked to consider and identify work priorities for its next meeting pending a wider review of its Work Plan in dedicated workshop. The Chairman asked the Committee if there were any comments or suggestions for items for the next meeting.

The Scrutiny Specialist advised that there was a work plan currently in place for the Committee but it was acknowledged that with a new Committee membership there was a need to review this. Members were asked if they could submit any items in advance of the work programming workshop.

The Chairman raised an issue concerning Blue Badges and the process of applying for a badge. There was a general consensus that this should be looked into by the Committee and the membership for the group was agreed.   

The Scrutiny Specialist confirmed that this proposal was for a member led process to gather information to evaluate whether to take this forward.

The Committee noted the work plan and the proposal to hold a work programming workshop in July.