The Overview and Scrutiny Management Committee is scheduled to meet on Wednesday 17 June 2026. The meeting's agenda includes a review of the council's corporate performance for the fourth quarter of the 2025-26 financial year, an update on the future headquarters provision programme, and consideration of the current Executive and IEMD Forward Programmes.

Q4 2025-26 Corporate Performance Report

The committee is set to review the Q4 2025-26 Corporate Performance and Year End report. This report details the council's performance against its Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) across various service areas. The report indicates that while many KPIs are performing well, there are six Red indicators, meaning they are significantly missing their targets. These include the percentage of total waste recycled, composted and reused (PG7), the percentage of total waste that is green garden waste (PG7B), and the number of Freedom of Information requests handled within statutory timeframes (RA8). The report also highlights performance in areas such as Council Tax collections (RA6), Business rates collection (RA7), and the proportion of ASB service request cases responded to within one day (PG11). The committee will consider the performance data and any proposed actions to address areas falling short of targets.

Future Headquarters Provision

An update on the Council's Future Headquarters Provision programme is scheduled for discussion. This follows previous Executive decisions made in January 2025 and September 2023. The report will consider the impact of current financial pressures, including the Fairer Funding settlement, and the government's programme for Local Government Reorganisation. The recommendation is to retain Shute End as the council's main headquarters for a further 10 years, until 2036, managing the building through planned maintenance and compliance investment, and pausing further substantive feasibility work on alternative options unless directed by the Executive. This approach aims to provide stability and avoid significant capital expenditure during a period of financial constraint. The report also notes that options for the future use of the former M&S store at 28-38 Peach Street, Wokingham, will be considered by the Community and Corporate Overview & Scrutiny Committee in June 2026.

Consideration of the Current Executive and IEMD Forward Programme

The committee will review the current published version of the Executive and IEMD Forward Programmes. This forward programme outlines items scheduled for discussion and decision by the Executive and other relevant committees in the coming months. It provides an overview of upcoming council business, including decisions on the Mereoak Park and Ride Solar & EV Installation, Local Bus Service Procurement, and Leisure Operators Contract variations. The committee will consider these items as part of its oversight role.

O&S Committee Work Programmes

The committee will consider the work programmes for the Overview and Scrutiny Management Committee and other Overview and Scrutiny Committees for the 2026-27 municipal year. This involves reviewing proposed topics for scrutiny, ensuring a comprehensive and effective work plan for the coming year. The work programmes are living documents and can be amended throughout the year.

Action Tracker

A regular update on the Action Tracker report is scheduled. This report monitors the progress of actions agreed at previous meetings, ensuring that decisions made by the committee are followed up and implemented.