Issue - meetings

Overview and Scrutiny (O&S) is a statutory function of all councils operating an executive model of decision making.  In BCP Council, O&S activity is currently carried out by four O&S committees formed of councillors and co-opted members.  There is a requirement to report on the work of O&S to Council, to ensure good visibility of the function and Council ownership of any improvements required.

The annual report contains a summary of O&S activity undertaken over 2019-23, reflections on working practices and an action plan identifying strategic improvements to the O&S function.

The Chair of the Corporate and Community Overview and Scrutiny Committee presented a report, a copy of which had been circulated to each Member and a copy of which appears as Appendix 'A' to these Minutes in the Minute Book.

Council was advised that Overview and Scrutiny (O&S) is a statutory function of all councils operating an executive model of decision making. 

In relation to this members were advised that in BCP Council, O&S activity is currently carried out by four O&S committees formed of councillors and co-opted members, and that there is a requirement to report on the work of O&S to Council, to ensure good visibility of the function and Council ownership of any improvements required.

Council was informed that the annual report contains a summary of O&S activity undertaken over 2019-23, reflections on working practices and an action plan identifying strategic improvements to the O&S function.

RESOLVED that Council noted the contents of the annual report and agrees the associated action plan.

Voting: Nem. Con