Agenda and draft minutes

The Chair informed the meeting that following the sad and untimely passing of long-standing Councillor and current Vice Chair of the Place Scrutiny Panel Councillor Steve Swift, members would, as a mark of respect, observe a minutes silence.

There were no substitutions at the meeting.

Councillors J Lee, H Rowson and D Wells declared a personal interest in that they were members of parish councils that may be impacted by the Community Governance Review (minute 201 refers).

That the minutes of the proceeding of the meeting held on 13 February 2024, having been printed and circulated amongst the members, be taken as read and correctly recorded and be signed by the Chairman.

There were no public speaking requests.

The Director: Outcomes delivered a presentation to members on the progress of the Community Governance Review.

The presentation included –

·        Communication with parish councils/meetings

·        Publicity

·        Consultation

·        Responses from parish councils/meetings

Following the presentation, the Director responded to questions.

Resolved – (a) That the presentation be received with thanks, and (b) that the Panel hold planning and evaluation meetings on 26 March and 9 April to consider draft recommendations prior to Stage 2 of the consultation.

There was no added item for consideration at the meeting.

There was no urgent business for consideration at the meeting.