Agenda

In the event the fire alarm sounds for more than 10 seconds attendees will be advised to evacuate the building via the nearest fire exit and assemble at the Bottle of Notes opposite MIMA.

Members of the public have the right to film, record or photograph public meetings. If you intend to do so, please advise the Chair of this intention. You may be asked to stop filming, photographing or recording a meeting if the Chair feels that the activity is disrupting the meeting.

To receive any apologies for absence. 

Members are asked to declare any interests in the items under consideration and in doing so state:

(1) the type of interest concerned:

•         Disclosable Pecuniary Interest (DPI) or

•         Non-Pecuniary Interest (including personal or prejudicial interest)

(2) the nature of the interest concerned. 

If any member requires advice on declarations of interests, they are advised to contact the Monitoring Officer in advance of the meeting. 

To receive the minutes of the previous meeting. 

To note.

Overview and Scrutiny Board is asked to consider updates from the Chairs of the following Scrutiny Panels:

Adult Social Care and Health

Children’s

Place 

To note.

Overview and Scrutiny Board is asked to consider the Executive Forward Work Programme and to seek further information if appropriate.

To note.

To note.

The Executive Member for Development will be in attendance to provide Overview and Scrutiny Board with an update on their portfolio. 

For discussion.

The Head of Marketing and Communications will be in attendance to provide the Board with an overview of Marketing and Communications at the Council as part of its short review.   

For discussion.

The Board will be provided with an update on the Council’s performance and financial position at quarter one 2026-27.