Agenda and minutes

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Michael Hardware and Lanie Shears.

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

None.

To approve the minutes of the meeting held on 11 July 2024.

RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting held on 11 July 2024 are agreed as a correct record and signed by the Leader.

Any matters arising from the minutes of the previous meeting.

The Sub Committee received the Quarter 1 Business Report.

Alan Evans, Interim Strategic Director, said he would look at instances where properties were not in the capital programme.

David Morrissey, Managing Director – HTS Group Ltd, said that we would circulate sick leave figures to the Sub Committee.

RESOLVED that the Sub Committee noted the report.

The Sub Committee received a report on HTS operations and performance.

The Sub Committee said that the KPIs needed to be urgently reviewed. It would be recommended to Cabinet that it looks at the contract scope and service specification.

RESOLVED that the Sub Committee:

A    The report was noted.

B    Recommended to Cabinet that the contract scope and service specification between the council and HTS be reviewed.

The Sub Committee received a special report on grass cutting.

RESOLVED that the Sub Committee noted the report.

The Sub Committee received a report on the HTS corporate risk register.

RESOLVED that the Sub Committee noted the report.

The Sub Committee received a report on the group governance agreement.

RESOLVED that the Sub Committee noted the report.

To review the Sub Committee’s work plan

The Sub Committee received its work plan.

RESOLVED that the Workforce Strategy would be added as an item to the January Sub Committee meeting.

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.

To be confirmed.