The Place, Sustainability & Climate Change Scrutiny Committee met on Monday 7 October 2024, where they reviewed the Council's Annual Report for 2023/24 and recommended its approval to Cabinet. The committee also received performance reports for the first quarter of 2024/25, including a decision to add work on illicit vapes to their future agenda.

The Council's Annual Report 2023/24

The committee unanimously resolved to recommend the approval of the Council's Annual Report for 2023/24 to Cabinet. This report provides an overview of the council's activities and performance over the past financial year.

2024/25 Quarter 1 Performance Report

The committee received the Quarter 1 Performance Report for 2024/25. In addition to receiving the report, the committee decided to add a new item to its Forward Work Plan. This new item will focus on providing information regarding the council's reactive investigations and proactive work aimed at addressing the sale of illicit vapes and the underage sale of vapes.

Revenue Budget Outturn Report 2023/24

The Revenue Budget Outturn Report for 2023/24 was received by the committee. This report details the council's financial performance against its budget for the previous financial year.

Revenue & Capital Budget Monitoring Report 2024/25

The committee received the Revenue and Capital Budget Monitoring Report for 2024/25. This report provides an update on the council's financial position for the current financial year, covering both revenue and capital expenditure.

Parking Strategy Review

The committee received the Parking Strategy Review. This review likely assesses the effectiveness of current parking policies and may propose future changes or improvements.

Forthcoming Items

The committee unanimously agreed on the list of forthcoming items for its next meeting, scheduled for 20 November 2024. This ensures the committee has a clear agenda for future discussions and scrutiny.