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Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 12th March, 2024 7.30 pm
March 12, 2024 View on council website Watch video of meeting Read transcript (Professional subscription required)Summary
The council meeting focused on reviewing and updating various council projects and strategies, including the Council Delivery Plan and safeguarding protocols. Key decisions were made regarding the Council Delivery Plan, safeguarding updates, and the work program for the upcoming year.
Council Delivery Plan (CDP) Update:
- Decision: The committee recommended the scope of the 2024-2025 CDP, which involves reducing the number of projects from 27 to 11-14 to focus resources on high-priority projects.
- Arguments: Proponents argued this focus would improve resource allocation and project completion rates. Concerns were raised about the visibility and tracking of deprioritized projects.
- Implications: This decision aims to streamline project management but requires careful monitoring to ensure that important but lower-priority projects remain on track.
Safeguarding Information Note:
- Decision: The committee noted the safeguarding information update, which highlighted ongoing efforts to improve safeguarding measures and training completion rates among council members.
- Arguments: There was a discussion about recognizing external safeguarding training already completed by members in other professional capacities.
- Implications: The decision reinforces the council's commitment to safeguarding while acknowledging the need for potentially flexible approaches to training recognition.
Work Program for the Upcoming Year:
- Decision: The committee agreed on the work program, adding the recruitment and retention strategy review to the agenda.
- Arguments: The addition was suggested to address ongoing concerns about staffing and resource challenges affecting project delivery.
- Implications: This inclusion aims to tackle systemic issues in staffing that could impact the council's operational effectiveness.
Interesting Note: During the meeting, there was a notable focus on improving the accessibility and understanding of the Council Delivery Plan for the public, reflecting a commitment to transparency and community engagement.
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