Issue - meetings

Report of the Chief Executive

The Chief Executive introduced a report, which had been circulated in advance of the meeting, updating members on the current level of assurance that can be provided against each corporate risk and to allow the committee to ask questions of the report.

Members discussed the recent announcement of VAT refunds for leisure activities and queried whether the funds will go back to the customer or kept by the council and if so, what the monies would be spent on.

The Chief Executive explained that it was being looked into and a definitive decision had not been reached but that it would be communicated with Members at the earliest opportunity.

Members raised queries surrounding the provisions for outdoor workers such as PPE and the facilities available for female employees.

The Chief Executive confirmed that this was something that would be looked into and where possible improved, noting that measures for Health and Safety would be prioritised.

Members asked for clarification on the equality review and asked whether this was on track to be completed.

The Chief Executive explained that the review is progressing well but informed members that some actions were still outstanding.

Members discussed the risk register and queried whether the council had targets in place for risks.

The Chief Executive explained that there were targets and these would be included when reporting against risks going forward.

RESOLVED:

To note the information.

The Chief Executive introduced the report, which had been circulated in advance of the meeting, updating members on the current level of assurance that could be provided against each corporate risk.

Following a request by Councillor Greensmith, the Chief Executive agreed to accommodate a closed session prior to a future committee meeting, in order to provide an update to committee members in relation to the ongoing alleged fraud investigation.

RESOLVED:

To note the progress of actions identified within the Corporate Risk Register.