The meeting of Telford and Wrekin Council's Scrutiny Management Board on Tuesday 03 September 2024 was scheduled to consider a range of topics, including the adoption of a report on the performance of the Scrutiny function, an update to the Scrutiny Work Programme, and the findings of an independent review of Scrutiny Arrangements.

Scrutiny Work Programme 2023/24 - 2024/25

The Board was scheduled to review an updated Draft Scrutiny Work Programme for SMB 03.09.24 for the 2024/25 Municipal Year. The proposed work programme covers two years, to allow for in-depth work, and includes the suggestions made by officers, Councillors, partners and the public, as well as statutory duties, such as the setting of the budget.

Business and Finance Scrutiny Committee

The Committee was scheduled to consider eight items.

Medium Term Financial Strategy (Budget)

Councillors were scheduled to be consulted on the draft budget and policy framework proposals.

Consultation on draft budget & policy framework proposals published by the Leader and any alternative proposals developed by opposition groups.

Telford Land Deal

Councillors were scheduled to receive a regular update on the Telford Land Deal.

Housing Investment Programme - Annual Update (Nuplace)

The Committee was scheduled to review and consider proposals for the Housing Investment Programme, including an update on the delivery of the programme.

Pride in Your High Street

Councillors were scheduled to receive a report on the impact of the post-covid recovery on the high street, including a review of the impact of the Pride in Our High Street scheme.

Corporate Grants

The Committee was scheduled to consider a report on the performance of the Council's Corporate Grants programme.

Consider the Council’s corporate grants, does every pound the Council invests go to the front line.

Commercial Contract Update

The Committee was scheduled to receive its annual update on the Council's commercial contracts.

Financial Monitoring

The Committee was scheduled to receive a report on the Council's financial monitoring position for 2024/25.

Communities Scrutiny Committee

Six items were scheduled for consideration by the Communities Scrutiny Committee.

Fly Tipping

The Committee was scheduled to consider a report on fly-tipping in the Borough.

Assess the fly tipping situation in the Borough, including measures taken to combat the issue, public feedback, and reporting.

Customer Service Strategy Refresh

Councillors were scheduled to review the current Customer Service Strategy.

Social Value in Contracts

The Committee was scheduled to consider the Social Value in Contracts scheme, and whether a social value impact fund would be beneficial.

Domestic Abuse Grant

The Committee was scheduled to review the Council's funding for domestic abuse schemes.

Road Safety

Councillors were scheduled to receive an update on road safety across the Borough.

Affordable Warmth

The Committee was scheduled to receive an update on the impact of the Council's Affordable Warmth Strategy.

Children & Young People Scrutiny Committee

The Committee was scheduled to consider six items.

SEND

The Committee was scheduled to receive an update on the Council's provision for pupils with Special Educational Needs or Disabilities (SEND).

School Admissions and Placements

The Committee was scheduled to review the Council's school admissions process.

School Attendance

The Committee was scheduled to receive an update on school attendance during the previous academic year.

Education Attainment and Outcomes

Councillors were scheduled to receive the annual report on education attainment and outcomes.

Annual Safeguarding Partnership Report

The Committee was scheduled to review the Annual Safeguarding Partnership Report.

Environment Scrutiny Committee

Councillors were scheduled to consider six items.

Shropshire Good Food – 12-month review

The Committee was scheduled to receive a 12-month progress report on the Shropshire Good Food project.

Local Nature Recovery Strategy

The Committee was scheduled to receive an update on the Telford & Wrekin Local Nature Recovery Strategy.

Climate Change and Plastic Free Telford & Wrekin

The Committee was scheduled to receive an update on the Council's climate change agenda.

Climate Change Adaptation

Councillors were scheduled to receive a report on the Council's Climate Change Adaptation Plan.

Biodiversity Duty

The Committee was scheduled to receive an update on the Council's Biodiversity Duty.

Health & Adult Social Care Scrutiny Committee

The Committee was scheduled to consider three items.

Primary Care Access

Councillors were scheduled to receive an update on the work of the Primary Care Access Task and Finish Group.

Review into how patients access primary care across the Borough.

Mental Health

The Committee was scheduled to receive a report on provisions for Mental Health support in the Borough.

Review into provisions for mental health support for adults, children and young people across the Borough.

Hospital Discharge and Intermediate Care

The Committee was scheduled to receive an update on Hospital discharge rates.

Biennial Scrutiny Report 2022 - 2024

The Board was scheduled to review the Biennial Scrutiny Report 2022 - 2024.

Review of Scrutiny Arrangements

The Board was scheduled to consider a verbal report on the findings of an independent review of the Scrutiny function. This follows a referral from a meeting of Full Council on 29 February 2024.