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. 

The Corporate Director of Children’s Services will be in attendance to present an overview of the Children’s Services Directorate. 

The Scrutiny Panel is asked to consider its draft work programme for the 2026/27 Municipal Year and to select two scrutiny review topics for submission to the Overview and Scrutiny Board for approval. 

Chair’s OSB Update

The next meeting of the Children’s Scrutiny Panel will take place on Monday 21 September 2026 at 4.30pm in the Mandela Room of Middlesbrough Town Hall.