This week, the Melton Council held a Scrutiny Committee meeting on Thursday, 27 June 2024. The key topics discussed included the Scrutiny Annual Report 2023/24, the Committee's work programme, and the Council's Forward Plan. Below is a summary of the meeting and the decisions made.

Scrutiny Annual Report 2023/24

The Scrutiny Committee reviewed the Scrutiny Annual Report for the 2023/24 Municipal Year. This report provides a comprehensive summary of the Committee's activities and achievements over the past year.

The report provides a summary of the Scrutiny Committee's work during the 2023/24 Municipal Year.

- Extract from Covering report for the Scrutiny Annual Report 2023/24

The Committee voted to approve the report, marking it as a significant document that outlines the Committee's efforts in holding the Council to account and ensuring transparency.

Forward Plan

The Committee also discussed the Forward Plan June 2024 - September 2024. The Forward Plan is a crucial document that outlines the key decisions the Council expects to make over the next four months. It must be published at least 28 days before the start of each Forward Plan period.

The Forward Plan is a rolling plan that must be published at least 28 days before the start of each Forward Plan period, and sets out the decisions that the Council expects to take over the next four months.

- Extract from Forward Plan June 2024 - September 2024

Scrutiny Work Programme

Finally, the Committee reviewed the Scrutiny Work Programme June 2024. This programme serves as a framework for the Committee to focus on its key priorities and ensure that its work is aligned with the Council's objectives.

The purpose of the Scrutiny Work Programme is to provide a clear and transparent framework for the Committee to deliver on its key priorities.

- Extract from Scrutiny Work Programme June 2024

The approval of these documents is essential for the Committee to continue its role in scrutinising the Council's decisions and actions effectively.

For those interested in the detailed discussions and decisions made during the meeting, you can view the full transcript and supporting documents through the provided links.