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Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 17th September, 2025 9.30 am

September 17, 2025 View on council website

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Summary

The North Norfolk District Council's Overview & Scrutiny Committee met on Wednesday, 17 September 2025, to discuss the Police & Crime Plan, review the Corporate Plan's progress, examine budget monitoring, and address a petition regarding a footpath closure. The committee agreed to recommend to the full council the approval of the annual report detailing the council's debt write-offs and revenue collection performance, along with the continuation of delegated authority for write-offs. Additionally, the committee noted a report on homelessness and rough sleeping, providing feedback for further review.

Petition against closure of 'God's Path'

The committee considered a petition with 738 signatures from North Norfolk residents regarding the closure of a footpath known as 'God's Path' in Pretty Corner Woods in Sheringham. The petition called for the restoration of public access to the footpath. The committee took the petition under consideration.

Police & Crime Commissioner Review

The committee received an overview of the Police & Crime Plan from the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC), and responded to questions. The Police and Crime Plan sets out the objectives for policing in Norfolk.

Corporate Plan Progress Report

The Director of Resources provided an update on the progress of the Corporate Plan 2023-27, reviewing the Action Plan 2024-25 and Action Plan 2025-26 up to the end of Quarter 1 (30 June 2025). The Corporate Plan outlines the council's key priorities and objectives for the specified period.

Budget Monitoring

The Director of Resources presented an update on the council's financial performance and projected outturn for 2025/26 as of the end of July 2025. This included a review of the revenue account, capital programme, and reserves statement.

NHOSC Quarterly Report

The committee received the NHOSC Report 24 July 2025.

Responses to Committee Reports

The committee considered responses from the council and the cabinet regarding the committee's previous reports and recommendations.

Cabinet Work Programme

The committee reviewed the upcoming Cabinet Work Programme.

Overview & Scrutiny Work Programme

The Scrutiny Officer provided an update on the progress of topics within the committee's agreed work programme, including training updates and any additional information requested by members at previous meetings. The Overview & Scrutiny Work Programme was reviewed and updated.

Attendees

Profile image for CllrSaul Penfold
Cllr Saul Penfold Liberal Democrats • Worstead
Profile image for CllrPhilip Bailey
Cllr Philip Bailey Liberal Democrats • Sheringham South
Profile image for CllrJill Boyle
Cllr Jill Boyle Portfolio Holder for Housing & People Services • Liberal Democrats • Cromer Town
Profile image for CllrChristopher Cushing
Cllr Christopher Cushing Leader of the Opposition (Conservative Group Leader) • Conservative • Lancaster North
Profile image for CllrDr Andrew Fletcher
Cllr Dr Andrew Fletcher Liberal Democrats • Briston
Profile image for CllrMike Hankins
Cllr Mike Hankins Chairman of Planning Policy & Built Heritage Working Party • Liberal Democrats • Stibbard
Profile image for CllrPaul Heinrich
Cllr Paul Heinrich Chairman of Development Committee • Liberal Democrats • North Walsham East
Profile image for CllrDr Victoria Holliday
Cllr Dr Victoria Holliday Chairman of Overview & Scrutiny Committee • Conservative • Coastal
Profile image for CllrNigel Housden
Cllr Nigel Housden Deputy Leader of the Independent Group • Independent (Grouped) • The Raynhams
Profile image for CllrMal Gray
Cllr Mal Gray Liberal Democrats • North Walsham Market Cross
Profile image for CllrConnor Rouse
Cllr Connor Rouse Liberal Democrats • Holt
Profile image for CllrKevin Bayes
Cllr Kevin Bayes Conservative • Stalham
Profile image for CllrTim Adams
Cllr Tim Adams Leader of the Council - Portfolio Holder for Strategy, Countywide Working and External Partnerships, Performance, Communications, HR & Legal Services • Liberal Democrats • Cromer Town
Profile image for CllrLucy Shires
Cllr Lucy Shires Portfolio Holder for Finance, Estates & Property Services • Liberal Democrats • North Walsham West
Profile image for CllrAndrew Brown
Cllr Andrew Brown Portfolio Holder for Planning and Enforcement • Liberal Democrats • Stody
Profile image for CllrWendy Fredericks
Cllr Wendy Fredericks Liberal Democrats • Mundesley

Topics

No topics have been identified for this meeting yet.

Meeting Documents

Agenda

Agenda frontsheet 17th-Sep-2025 09.30 Overview Scrutiny Committee.pdf

Reports Pack

Public reports pack 17th-Sep-2025 09.30 Overview Scrutiny Committee.pdf

Minutes

Final Minutes 16 July 2025.pdf

Additional Documents

Guidance and flowchart.pdf
Appendix A - Action Plan 2024-2025 - January-March 2025 1.pdf
Corporate Plan 2023-27 Action Plans reporting Quarter 1 2025 - Cabinet 08 09 25 final.pdf
Appendix B Action Plan 2025-2026 - April-August 2025 v2.pdf
Draft Budget Monitoring Report P4 2025-26 - Updated.pdf
Appx B Corporate P4 2025-26.lsx.pdf
Appx A General Fund Summary P4 25-26.pdf
Appx B Resources P4 2025-26.lsx.pdf
Appx B Service Delivery P4 2025-26.lsx.pdf
Appx C - Capital Programme 25.26.pdf
NHOSC Report 24 July 2025.pdf
OSWorkProgramme Sept 2025.pdf
Cabinet WP Oct to Dec 2025.pdf
Action tracker - updated July 2025.pdf