The Joint ICT Committee of North East Derbyshire Council met on Monday, 24 June 2024, to discuss several key issues, including the quarterly service update for the second and third quarters of the 2023/24 municipal year and the potential ramifications of the new East Midlands Combined Authority on ICT security. The committee also addressed issues with the hearing loop in the Council Chamber.

Quarterly Service Update

The committee reviewed the Quarterly Service Update for the second and third quarters of the 2023/24 municipal year. The report highlighted the performance and service delivery metrics for the ICT department. The committee noted the report without any objections.

East Midlands Combined Authority and ICT Security

Members expressed concerns about the potential ramifications of the new East Midlands Combined Authority on ICT security. They had expected this topic to be included in the agenda. However, the Assistant Director of ICT, Nicki Astle, informed the committee that there were no specific risks identified at this time. Consequently, there were no updates provided on this matter.

Hearing Loop Issues

The committee discussed ongoing issues with the hearing loop in the Council Chamber. Members were informed that these issues would be investigated and addressed to ensure better accessibility for future meetings.

Date of Next Meeting

It was agreed that the next meeting of the Joint ICT Committee would be held at the Offices at Derbyshire Dales District Council and that members would be informed of the meeting dates for the next municipal year by the Governance Team.

For more detailed information, you can refer to the Minutes of the Meeting.