The Residents' Services Select Committee met on Wednesday 10 June 2026 to discuss service briefings, including an introduction to overview and scrutiny in Hillingdon, the Cabinet Forward Plan, and the Committee's work programme. The meeting also included a review of the minutes from previous meetings.

Introduction to Overview & Scrutiny in Hillingdon

The committee was scheduled to receive an introductory report on overview and scrutiny within Hillingdon Council. This report was intended to provide members with information on the role of select committees, how they operate, and the scrutiny rules, support, and guidance available. The report highlighted that overview and scrutiny committees are a legal requirement for larger councils and assist in policy development, service improvement, and the review of executive actions. The report also outlined the general responsibilities of select committees, including monitoring the Cabinet Forward Plan, post-decision scrutiny, and undertaking statutory external scrutiny of local public agencies.

Cabinet Forward Plan

The committee was scheduled to review the Cabinet's Forward Plan, a monthly document outlining key decisions and other decisions to be made by the Cabinet and individual Cabinet Members over the coming year. The report provided information on the actions available to the committee in relation to the Forward Plan, including providing specific comments on future Cabinet or Cabinet Member reports, requesting further information, and identifying forthcoming reports that may merit post-decision review.

Work Programme

The committee was scheduled to consider its Work Programme for the current municipal year. This report aimed to enable the committee to plan its future meetings and activities. The programme included scheduled meeting dates, planned site visits to locations such as the Council's CCTV control room, Manor Farm Heritage Site, Eastcote House Gardens, and Cranford Park, and a review of various service areas. The work programme also detailed the deadlines for report submissions and agenda publications.

Minutes of Previous Meetings

The committee was scheduled to receive and review the minutes from its previous meetings held on 22 April 2026 and 14 May 2026. These minutes would have provided a record of the discussions and any resolutions made during those earlier sessions.