Agenda item

Members received an update on the Overview and Scrutiny September work Programme and Panel Chairs provided a verbal update on progress and issues contained in the work programme.

The Committee considered a request from a member of the public to undertake a review of the Council’s arrangements for establishing 20mph zones. Members welcomed the suggestion and noted the current issues around capacity and resources may mean that this would have to be undertaken later in the year.

The Governance & Member Services Manager updated the Committee on work that had taken place in respect of undertaking a review of Area based Governance including the allocation of a small ward budget to engage and assist local communities in delivering solutions and meeting local priorities. Reference was made to the draft terms of reference that had been circulated ahead of the meeting and these were presented for Members approval to enable the review to progress.

RESOLVED that:-

(1)          Members note the updated work programme and the verbal update provided by the Overview and Scrutiny chairs;

(2)          The work programme be updated to include a review of 20mph         zones subject to capacity and resources available to undertake the review.

(3)          Members note the correspondence attached to the report; and.

(4)          Members agree the Terms of reference for the review             Empowered, engaged communities, with devolved locality          budgets.