The Corporate Policy Development and Scrutiny Panel is scheduled to meet on Tuesday 10 November 2026. The meeting agenda includes updates on the council's Being Our Best programme, financial monitoring, and the medium-term financial strategy. Discussions are also planned regarding the transformation plan and the panel's workplan.

Being Our Best (BOB) Update

A report is scheduled to be presented concerning the council's Being Our Best programme, which was launched in July 2023. This initiative aims to deliver great jobs, smarter structures and a culture of excellence by modernising the council's approach to jobs, pay, and reward, as well as reviewing and redesigning organisational structures. The programme has involved creating new role profiles, a new pay and grading structure, and leadership development activities. The report is expected to detail the outcomes of these workstreams, including financial implications and lessons learned.

Revenue and Capital Budget Monitoring, Cash Limits and Virements - 2026/27 Quarter 2

This item will involve a report on the council's revenue and capital budget monitoring for the second quarter of the 2026/27 financial year. It will also cover cash limits and any virements¹ that have been made.

2027/28 Medium Term Financial Strategy

The panel is scheduled to review the council's Medium Term Financial Strategy for the period 2027/28. This strategy outlines the council's financial plans and priorities for the coming years.

Q2 Corporate Strategy Performance Report

A report is expected to be presented detailing the performance against the Corporate Strategy for the second quarter of the year. This will provide an overview of how the council is progressing against its strategic objectives.

Transformation Plan

A report on the council's Transformation Plan is scheduled to be discussed. Further details on this item are expected to be published later in the week.

Panel Workplan

The panel will review its workplan, which outlines the items scheduled for discussion in future meetings. Any suggestions for additional items or amendments to the current programme are to be logged and scheduled in consultation with the panel's Chair and supporting officers.