Agenda and draft minutes

To receive apologies and to be notified of the attendance of substitutes.

The minutes of the meeting were confirmed and signed.

Members are requested to declare the existence and nature of any disclosable pecuniary interest and/or other interest in any item on the agenda.

There were no declarations of interest.

The Committee is asked to confirm as a correct record the minutes of the meeting held on 20 and 21 January 2025.

The minutes of the meetings held on  20 and 21 January 2025 were confirmed and signed as a correct record.

To receive minutes from the Working Group.

The minutes from the Scrutiny Working Group meeting held on 18 January 2025 were noted.

To consider any matter referred to the Committee for a decision in relation to the call in of a decision.

There were no call-ins to be considered.

A verbal update will be provided at the meeting to conclude this scrutiny topic.

Members received an update from the Assistant Director of Housing, who stated that following the previous update recruitment processes had been completed and there was a feeling of positivity around the Housing Repairs Team. Improvements had included a new schedule of rates, new diagnosis software, a new telephony system and new software to change and book appointments. It was noted that the satisfaction rates for repairs had risen.

The Committee thanked the Assistant Director for the update and stated that responses had been actioned quickly and satisfactorily.

To inform the Committee of items on the Cabinet’s work programme, from which items for scrutiny may be identified.

Members noted the Cabinet Work Programme.

Committee is asked to approve its Work Programme, including identifying topics for scrutiny, that will help to achieve the Council’s key priorities and associated objectives.

RESOLVED that the Work Programme be approved.