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Business and Finance Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 5 March 2024 6.00 pm

March 5, 2024 View on council website

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Summary

The Business and Finance Scrutiny Committee met to discuss the Housing Investment Programme, reviewing its achievements, progress, and proposed plans. Additionally, the committee reviewed the work programme, aiming to schedule topics for the next municipal year.

Housing Investment - Annual Update

The committee discussed the Housing Investment Programme, reviewing its achievements over the past year and the delivery of its planned projects. Details of specific proposals and achievements were not included in the meeting minutes.

Work Programme Review

The committee reviewed the work programme, noting the scheduled update from the Marches Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP)1 on their approach to devolution for the next meeting. The Director: Policy & Governance also highlighted items for potential scheduling in the next municipal year:

  • Annual Housing Update
  • Pride in our High Street workshop2 to evaluate its post-Covid recovery impact
  • Corporate Grants update to review the allocation of council funds

  1. The Marches Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) is a partnership between local authorities and businesses in the West Midlands region of England, including Telford and Wrekin Council. It was responsible for promoting economic growth and distributing government funding in the region. 

  2. Pride in Our High Street is a scheme run by Telford and Wrekin Council that provides grants and support to businesses in the borough's town centres. 

Attendees

Profile image for CouncillorZona Hannington
Councillor Zona Hannington  Cabinet Member for Finance, Governance & Customer Services •  Labour •  Lawley
Profile image for CouncillorAndy Burford
Councillor Andy Burford  Labour •  Dawley & Aqueduct
Profile image for CouncillorFiona Doran
Councillor Fiona Doran  Labour •  Donnington
Profile image for CouncillorGiles Luter
Councillor Giles Luter  Labour •  Ercall
Profile image for CouncillorSarah Syrda
Councillor Sarah Syrda  Liberal Democrats •  Newport East
Profile image for CouncillorPaul Thomas
Councillor Paul Thomas  Independent •  Priorslee
Profile image for CouncillorNathan England
Councillor Nathan England  Labour •  The Nedge

Topics

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Meeting Documents

Agenda

Agenda frontsheet Tuesday 05-Mar-2024 18.00 Business and Finance Scrutiny Committee

Reports Pack

Public reports pack Tuesday 05-Mar-2024 18.00 Business and Finance Scrutiny Committee

Additional Documents

Minutes of the Previous Meeting
Business Finance - Rolling Work Programme