Agenda

To receive any apologies for absence from Councillors.

To receive information on any changes in the membership of the Committee.

Note – When a member of a Committee is unable to attend a meeting of a Committee or Sub-Committee, the relevant Political Group Leader (or their nominated representative) may, by notice to the Monitoring Officer (or their nominated representative) prior to the meeting, appoint a substitute member from within the same Political Group. The contact details on the front of this agenda should be used for notifications.

To elect a Chairman for the Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee for the 2023/24 municipal year.

(Note: If more than one nomination is received a vote will be taken by secret ballot.)

To elect a Vice-Chair for the Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee for the 2023/24 municipal year.

(Note: if more than one nomination is received a vote will be taken by secret ballot.)

Councillors are requested to declare any interests on items included in this agenda. Please refer to the workflow on the preceding page for guidance.

Declarations received will be reported at the meeting.

To confirm and sign as a correct record the minutes of the meeting held on 1 March 2023.

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 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.

All O&S Committees will receive the annual report for consideration, providing opportunity for comment prior to the supply of the final report to Council.

The Place 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 Committee is asked to note the current schedule of Place O&S Committee Meetings for the 2023/34 Municipal Year as follows:

6.00pm Wednesday 19 July 2023

6.00pm Wednesday 7 October 2023

6.00pm Wednesday 6 December 2023

6.00pm Wednesday 28 February 2023