Purpose

To consider the report of the Director of Legal and Governance detailing the Presentments accepted at Court Leet, actions taken to date and Cabinet Members or Officers identified to lead on the responses and any further action

Decision

(i)  that the initial officer responses to the Presentments approved by the Court Leet Jury, as set out in Appendix 1, be noted; and

(ii)  that individual Cabinet Members ensure responses are made to Presenters regarding presentments within their portfolios as appropriate and as soon as practically possible.

Reasons for the decision

The Executive has agreed that Court Leet Presentments will be reported to the Executive for consideration and ultimately determination.

Alternative options considered

The decision was previously made by the Executive to proceed in this manner; therefore this is the only approach considered appropriate.