The Overview and Scrutiny Committee is scheduled to consider the Council Tax Support Scheme for 2027/28 and receive an update on youth development work. The committee will also review its work programme and the Executive Forward Plan.

Council Tax Support Scheme 2027/28

A report concerning the Council Tax Support Scheme for the 2027/28 financial year is scheduled for pre-decision scrutiny. The committee is expected to note the report and make recommendations for the Executive to consider at their meeting on 11 November 2026.

Youth Development Work

The committee is to receive an update on the activities undertaken by the Youth Development Officer. Following this update, the committee is expected to note the report and formulate any recommendations for the Executive's consideration at their meeting on 11 November 2026.

Committee Work Programme

The committee's work programme is scheduled for review. The committee is expected to note its current work programme and agree on any proposed changes.

Executive Forward Plan

The committee will have the opportunity to comment on the Executive Forward Plan. It is expected that the committee will select priority items from the plan for pre-decision scrutiny and determine the order of these items.

Report Back on Recommendations

The committee is scheduled to note the Executive's response to any recommendations that arose from the previous Overview and Scrutiny Committee meeting.

Updates from Task and Finish Groups

Chairs of Task and Finish Groups are scheduled to provide progress updates, which may be verbal or written. The committee is recommended to note these updates. Additionally, the terms of reference for the Mental Health Task and Finish Group are expected to be circulated separately, and the committee is recommended to approve them.