Decision details

OVERVIEW AND SCRUTINY WORK PROGRAMME

Decision Maker: Overview and Scrutiny Committee

Decision status: For Determination

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Decision:

RESOLVED:

 

(1)         That the Committee prioritised topics for inclusion in the Work Programme attached as Appendix A and, where appropriate, determined the high-level form and timing of scrutiny input.

 

(2)         That the Committee, having considered the most recent iteration of the Forward Plan, as attached at Appendix B, suggested a list of items to be considered at its meetings in the coming civic year.

 

(3)         That the Committee noted the Decisions and Monitoring Tracker, attached as Appendix C to the report.

 

REASONS FOR DECISIONS:

 

(1)         To allow the Committee to set a work programme which provides focused Member oversight, encourages open debate and seeks to achieve service improvement through effectively policy development and meaningful policy and service change.

 

(2)         The need to observe Constitutional requirements and monitor the Forward Plan for appropriate items to scrutinise remains a key aspect of work programming.

Report author: Jeevan Mann

Publication date: 04/02/2026

Date of decision: 03/02/2026

Decided at meeting: 03/02/2026 - Overview and Scrutiny Committee

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