Agenda and minutes

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Barnes, Rachael Ellis and Murray. Councillor Pearson attended as substitute.

Councillor Lawrence did not attend the meeting.

RESOLVED:

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

None.

Report of the Head of Finance & IT

The Head of Finance and ICT 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.

Members discussed the risks in the reports and noted concerns surrounding staff shortages in the Parks and Street Care (PASC) department and the auditing of council fuel consumption.

RESOLVED to:

Note the progress of actions identified within the corporate Risk Register.

Report of the Democratic Services Manager

The Democratic Services Manager introduced a report, which had been circulated in advance of the meeting, providing an update on the scrutiny work programme.

It was noted that miscommunication with portfolio holders and a lack of response from stakeholders were the reasons for the shorter agenda but that these items would be forwarded to another committee meeting.

RESOLVED to:

Note the information.

None.