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Communities, Highways and Environment Scrutiny Committee - Monday, 22 January 2024 10.30 am

January 22, 2024 Communities, Highways and Environment Scrutiny Committee View on council website Watch video of meeting Read transcript (Professional subscription required)

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The council meeting focused on reviewing major highway projects, discussing lessons learned, and planning for future projects. The committee also reviewed the work program and made adjustments to future meeting agendas.

  1. Major Highway Projects Review: The committee discussed the outcomes and lessons learned from the A2300 and A259 road projects. The discussion highlighted the challenges faced, such as cost overruns and delays due to unforeseen events like COVID-19 and utility issues. The implications include improved future project management practices, better stakeholder engagement, and enhanced risk management strategies.

  2. Work Program Adjustments: The committee adjusted the work program, moving some agenda items to future meetings to balance the workload. This decision was made to ensure thorough discussion and preparation for each item. The implications are a more manageable and focused agenda for upcoming meetings, potentially leading to more effective decision-making.

  3. Addition to the Business Planning Group: Councillor Quinn was added to the Business Planning Group. This decision was about enhancing the group's capacity and representation. The implications are expected to be positive, bringing new perspectives to the planning group and potentially improving the planning and execution of council activities.

Interesting Event: The meeting noted the absence of Councillor Sharp and adjusted by adding Councillor Quinn to the Business Planning Group, highlighting the council's adaptability and the importance of maintaining committee functionality.

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Meeting Documents

Agenda

Agenda Item No 6 - Major Scheme Cover Report
Agenda Item No 6 - Jan 2024 A259-A2300 Improvements schemes Final
Agenda frontsheet Monday 22-Jan-2024 10.30 Communities Highways and Environment Scrutiny Committ
Agenda Item No 6 - tabled presentation - and Agenda Item No 7 - Appendix C - additional decision Mo
Agenda Item No 4 - 2023-24 CHESC Recommendations Tracker - January 2024
Agenda Item No 5 - CTRO and CHS Presentation
Agenda Item No 6 - Appendix 1 - A259A2300 Lessons Learned Report Final
Agenda Item No 6 - Major Schemes Lessons learned Slides
Agenda Item No 7 - Appendix A - CHESC_Work_Programme_2023_2024 Future Meetings
Agenda Item No 7 - Appendix C - Forward Plan 20240116 revised
Agenda Item No 7 - Appendix B - CHESC_Work_Programme_2023_2024 Yet To Be Timetabled
Agenda Item No 7 - Appendix C - Forward Plan 20240109
Agenda Item No 7 - Appendix D - Scrutiny_Business_Planning_Checklist_revised Sept 2022

Additional Documents

Item 5 - to follow document Monday 22-Jan-2024 10.30 Communities Highways and Environment Scruti
Printed minutes Monday 22-Jan-2024 10.30 Communities Highways and Environment Scrutiny Committee
Minutes of Previous Meeting