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In the absence of the Chair of
the Overview & Scrutiny Committee, the Chair of the Community
Select Committee (who was also a Member of the Overview &
Scrutiny Committee) advised that, at its meeting held on 20 June
2023, it had scrutinised items such as the implementation of the
Building Safety Act 2022 and DLUHC Future Councils Grant
Award.  The Committee had also agreed
its Work programme for 2023/24, which would include a performance
reviews of ICT; an analysis of the 2021 Census data; and reviewing
2024/25 Making Your Money Count options.
 
The Chair of the Community
Select Committee advised that, at its meeting held on 27 June 2023,
the Committee had agreed its Work programme for 2023/24, which
would include a Repairs Review; the usual scrutiny of Crime &
Disorder and Public Health; and a review of the Cultural
Strategy.  The Committee had also
received feedback on its 2022/23 review of Voids and was pleased to
note that the Portfolio Holder for Housing & Housing
Development had accepted the Committee’s
recommendations.
 
The Chair of the Environment
& Economy Select Committee advised that the Committee had
commenced its 2023/24 review of Bus Services, and commented that
Arriva, the Bus Users Group and County Council representatives
would be invited to future meetings to be questioned on the
subject.  The Committee would also be
monitoring cost of living issues, as well as receiving progress
reports in November 2023 and March 2024 regarding the
Council’s progress on its Climate Change Strategy.