Agenda and minutes

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It was noted that no requests had been received for the simultaneous translation service.

To receive.

Apologies for absence were reported for Councillors P. Baldwin and D. Woods.

To receive.

The following declaration of interest was reported:

Councillor W. Hodgins – Item No. 6 Position Statement Shared Resource Service (SRS)

To receive the decisions of the Partnerships Scrutiny Committee held on 14^th October, 2022.

(Please note the decisions are submitted for points of accuracy only).

The decisions of the Partnerships Scrutiny Committee held on 14^th October, 2022 were submitted.

The Committee AGREED that the decisions be accepted as a true recording of proceedings.

The Action Sheet arising from the meeting held on 14^th October, 2022 was submitted.

The Committee AGREED that the action sheet be noted.

Consideration was given to joint report of the Chief Officer Commercial & Customer and the Chief Operating Officer SRS.

The Committee AGREED to recommend that the report be accepted and supported Option 1, namely:

·        Considered and supported the position statement against the objectives set out in the Business Case, prior to approval by Cabinet; and

·        Receive annual updates as part of the ongoing partnership with SRS.

Consideration was given to report of the Service Manager Young People & Partnerships.

The Committee AGREED to recommend that the report be accepted and supported Option 2, namely:

That Members consider the information detailed within the report and make appropriate recommendation prior to final approval, therefore, the Scrutiny Committee recommended that Cabinet consider the request, that in future monitoring reports, as well as the 6 monthly monitoring information, an overview be provided of future financial planning.

Consideration was given to report of the Scrutiny and Democratic Officer.

The Committee AGREED Option 1, namely:

·        To consider the Forward Work Programme for the meeting 7th February 2023, and make any amendments to the topics scheduled for the meetings;

·        Suggest any additional invitees that the Committee requires to fully consider the reports; and

·        Request any additional information to be included with regards to the topics to be discussed; therefore

·        The Committee agreed that arrangements be made for a Members Briefing on the Council’s partnership with Awen Trust.