The Overview and Scrutiny Management Committee met to review corporate policies and strategies, consider the committee's work programme, and address outstanding actions. The meeting also included an update from the Executive Director of Corporate Resources on service, policy, or strategy developments.

Executive Director of Corporate Resources Update

The committee was scheduled to receive an update from the Executive Director of Corporate Resources, Tracy Parker, on any service, policy, or strategy developments. The purpose of this update was to allow the committee to consider whether to include these developments in their future work programme.

Review of Corporate Policies and Strategies

A report was scheduled for discussion concerning the review of corporate policies and strategies. This paper was intended to support the Overview and Scrutiny Management Committee's role in examining the policies and strategies within the Council's Policy Framework, as well as those developed to aid service delivery. The review of these policies and strategies also supports the Council's Governance Framework, which monitors the achievement of strategic objectives and assesses whether these objectives have resulted in the delivery of appropriate services and value for money.

The Council's Policy Framework is detailed in Part A of the Constitution, Section 8, and encompasses plans and strategies that guide the Council's core business. In addition to the Policy Framework, the Council and its services are required to produce various other strategies and policies to provide delivery frameworks for the efficient and effective use of resources. A schedule, attached at Appendix A of the report, is updated with information from services to provide a summary of key details regarding the purpose, delivery and review timelines, lead officer, and relevant Overview and Scrutiny Commission for each policy and strategy.

The report noted that, in line with good governance, Overview and Scrutiny Commissions are recommended to regularly review progress against each policy and strategy as part of their annual work programmes. This approach aims to ensure efficient and effective resource utilisation, support the evaluation of success, and contribute to future improvements. The contact officers for this paper were Jason Bennett, Head of Strategy and Policy, and Matt Samson, Strategic Business Planning Officer, both from the Office of the Chief Executive.

Work Programme

The committee was scheduled to consider and agree its work programme. This item would involve reviewing the planned activities and priorities for the committee's future work.

Outstanding Actions

The committee was set to review outstanding actions to ensure they were being addressed in a timely manner. This agenda item focuses on monitoring the progress of previously agreed actions and commitments.