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Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 9 October 2024 7:00 pm

October 9, 2024 at 7:00 pm Overview and Scrutiny Committee View on council website Watch video of meeting

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The Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Barking and Dagenham Council was scheduled to consider a range of topics, including challenges related to highways and an assessment of consumer standards readiness. The committee was also set to review its work programme for the municipal year.

Highways Challenges

The committee was scheduled to discuss issues pertaining to the council's highways. This agenda item, detailed across pages 9 to 62 of the supporting documents, suggests a comprehensive review of highway-related matters.

Consumer Standards, Inspection Readiness

A significant portion of the meeting was allocated to examining consumer standards and the council's readiness for inspections. This topic, covered in pages 63 to 127 of the agenda documents, indicates a focus on ensuring the council meets required standards in its consumer-facing services.

In-Depth Scrutiny Review for the Municipal Year 2024/25

The committee was scheduled to undertake an in-depth scrutiny review for the current municipal year. This review, outlined on pages 129 to 131 of the agenda, would likely involve an examination of the council's performance and operations.

Work Programme

The committee was asked to note its work programme for the upcoming period. This item, detailed on pages 133 to 135 of the agenda, would provide an overview of the committee's planned activities and areas of focus.

Attendees

Profile image for Cllr Dorothy Akwaboah
Cllr Dorothy Akwaboah Cabinet Assistant • Labour Party • Alibon
Profile image for Cllr Andrew Achilleos
Cllr Andrew Achilleos Chair, Overview & Scrutiny Committee • Labour Party • Whalebone
Profile image for Cllr Manzoor Hussain
Cllr Manzoor Hussain Chair, Pensions Committee • Labour Party • Abbey
Profile image for Cllr Donna Lumsden
Cllr Donna Lumsden Deputy Chair, Health Scrutiny Committee • Labour Party • Beam
Profile image for Cllr Regina Rahman
Cllr Regina Rahman Chair, Personnel Board and Labour Group Secretary • Labour Party • Abbey
Profile image for Cllr Paul Robinson
Cllr Paul Robinson Deputy Chair, Overview & Scrutiny Committee • Labour Party • Goresbrook
Profile image for Cllr Muazzam Sandhu
Cllr Muazzam Sandhu Deputy Chair, Personnel Board • Labour Party • Beam
Profile image for Cllr Phil Waker
Cllr Phil Waker Labour Party • Village
Profile image for Cllr Mukhtar Yusuf
Cllr Mukhtar Yusuf Labour Party • Whalebone

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Meeting Documents

Agenda

Agenda frontsheet Wednesday 09-Oct-2024 19.00 Overview and Scrutiny Committee.pdf

Reports Pack

Public reports pack Wednesday 09-Oct-2024 19.00 Overview and Scrutiny Committee.pdf

Minutes

Printed minutes Wednesday 09-Oct-2024 19.00 Overview and Scrutiny Committee.pdf

Additional Documents

Minutes of Previous Meeting.pdf
OSC Highways challenges Oct 2024 FINAL.pdf
Appendix A - Highways legislation.pdf
Appendix B - Highway Inspection Regime.pdf
OSC - HIR Report.pdf
Appendix A - HIR.pdf
Appendix B - HIR.pdf
Appendix C - HIR.pdf
OSC In-Depth Review Initial report.pdf
OSC Work Programme 2024 - 25.pdf