Agenda and minutes

Apologies for absence were received from Councillor McCrossen.

RESOLVED:

That the minutes of the above meeting, having been circulated, be approved as a correct record.

None.

Report of the Chief finance and Section 151 Officer.

The Deputy Chief Executive introduced a report, which had been circulated in advance of the meeting, updating members on the progress of the Procurement project and the new Procurement Strategy.

Members queried whether the new procurement plan had given any special consideration towards the upcoming Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) when devising the procurement strategy to avoid long-term entanglements.

The Deputy Chief Executive explained that some work had taken place to assess the current contracts and that consideration was being given to future contracts to avoid entanglements following the LGR.

Members asked whether a timeframe had been put in place on the social value report.

The Deputy Chief Executive informed Members that they expected a draft report to be in place towards the end of the summer.

Members requested a future update on spend and savings from efficiencies achieved following the implementation of the new procurement policy.

RESOLVED to:

Note the report.

Report of the Chief Financial and Section 151 Officer.

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

RESOLVED:

To note the current risk level and actions identified within the Corporate Risk Register.

Report of the Chief Financial and Section 151 Officer.

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

RESOLVED:

To note the current risk level and actions identified within the Corporate Risk Register.

Report of the Senior Leadership Team.

The Deputy Chief Executive introduced a report, which had been circulated in advance of the meeting, informing Members in summary of the position against Improvement Actions and Performance Indicators in the 2024/25 Gedling Plan at the end of quarter 4 and the year end.

Members queried whether the upcoming report on fly tipping could also include some information on bin collection performance.

The Deputy Chief Executive agreed to include some information on bin collection performance in the fly tipping report.

Members queried whether Trade Waste bin collections were also using the new in-cab ‘Whitespace’ system.

Members noted that Whitespace systems for Trade Waste would take place during phase two of the system’s rollout.

RESOLVED:

To note the progress against Improvement Actions and Performance Indicators for quarter 4 and the full year of 2024/25 Gedling Plan.

Report of the Democratic Services Manager.

Consideration was given to a report of the Democratic Services Manager, which had been circulated in advance of the meeting, updating Members on the Scrutiny Work Programme.

Members expressed an interest in receiving an update on the progress and implementation of the LGR.

It was agreed that a report would be brought to Committee in 2026.

Members queried whether an update from the Carlton Town Board could be brought to a future meeting of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee.

It was agreed that a report on the Carlton Town Board would be brought to the next meeting in September.

Members queried whether a report on the Council’s plans regarding the use of AI and IT transformation could be brought to a future meeting.

It was agreed that a report would be brought to the September meeting.

Members noted that reports on fly tipping and waste management would be coming to the next meeting and suggested inviting the Portfolio Holder for Operations to attend.

RESOLVED:

To note the report.

None.