Issue - meetings

Committee considered their proposed work programme for 2023/24.  The Chair briefed Members on the programme explaining that it was a fluid document which could be added to and amended as required.  The programme was considered as part of every meeting to allow Committee Members to adjust to emerging issues throughout the year.

The Scrutiny & Elections Officer noted that a decision still needed to be taken on the frequency of reports in relation to Dragonfly construction projects.  Members agreed that these should feature on each meeting initially.

A Member queried how the findings from the recent Town Centre Regeneration Frameworks Review would be addressed in the coming year.  The Scrutiny & Elections Officer explained that a report was due to be submitted to Executive in July and scrutiny would then monitor implementation of the recommendations over the coming 12 months.  Normally this would be at six-month and 12-month intervals, but Members could look at a different frequency if they felt it was necessary.  This could be decided once Committee received Executive’s response.  The Member noted that more frequent reports may prove valuable due to the monitoring required for areas where work had not progressed.

Moved by Councillor Phil Smith and seconded by Councillor Will Fletcher

RESOLVED that (1) the Work Programme 2023/24 be noted,

            (2) updates from Dragonfly Development Ltd. be added to each meeting, with a focus on construction delivery.

(Scrutiny & Elections Officer)