Agenda and draft minutes

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Dr. Emma Ghaffari and Stacy Seales. Councillor Andrew Johnson was in attendance as a substitute for Councillor Ghaffari.

To receive Councillors’ declarations of interest (if any) in relation to any matters on the agenda.

None.

To approve the minutes of the meeting held on 9 July 2024

RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting held on 9 July 2024 are agreed as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

None.

To receive any questions from members of the public in accordance with Council Procedure Rule 10.

None.

To receive any questions from Councillors in accordance with Council Procedure Rule 10.

None.

To consider responses (if any) of the Cabinet to reports and recommendations from the Committee.

None.

The Committee received a report on budget monitoring and performance for July 2024, which was presented by the Leader of the Council, Councillor Dan Swords.

RESOLVED that the Committee noted the report.

The Committee received a report on the Local Council Tax Support Scheme. The report was presented by the Portfolio Holder for Finance, Councillor Michael Hardware.

RESOLVED that the Council will consult with the public and Major Precepting Authorities on the introduction of a new income banded / grid scheme for working age applicants with effect from 1 April 2025.

A verbal report was given by Councillor Shepherd on the initial meeting of the Task and Finish group. The group has yet to be formally appointed. The terms of reference would be reported back to a future committee meeting for ratification.

RESOLVED that the update was noted.

A verbal report was given by Councillor Durcan on the initial meeting of the Task and Finish Group. The group will report formally on their progress once minutes have been agreed. The terms of reference would be reported back to a future committee meeting for ratification.

RESOLVED that the update was noted.

To review the Committee’s work plan for the current year.

The Committee received a report summarising its work plan.

It was noted the review of domestic abuse and sexual harassment would be considered as part of the question and answer session with the Police.

It was also noted that concerns raised by Councillor Saggers relating to knife crime will be included in the question answer session with the Police.

A topic submission on the Burnt Mill development would be scheduled for inclusion in the Work Plan.

RESOLVED that the work plan be noted.

None.

Such other business which, in the opinion of the Chair, should be received as a matter of urgency by reason of special circumstances to be specified in the minutes.

None.