Agenda item

The Scrutiny Officer outlined details of the Annual Scrutiny Report 2017/18 for Members consideration.  The annual report included a review of the scrutiny work programme for the past year and assessed the impact scrutiny had had on influencing policy and holding the Executive to account. In particular, the work the Committee and panels had done to scrutinise the Council’s Five Year Plan and the ongoing review of a range of housing issues were noted.

The Chair thanked the Vice-Chair of the Committee and all Chairs and Vice-Chairs of the panels for their support and leadership throughout the year. Officers were also thanked for their contributions to the Overview and Scrutiny function.  At the conclusion of the discussion it was agreed to request that full Council endorse the Annual Scrutiny Report at its meeting on 24^th April 2018.

Recommended –  That the Annual Scrutiny Report 2017/18 be endorsed.