Councillor Emma Whysall

Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday 26th March, 2025 7.00 pm

The Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss a range of topics, including fire safety in timber-framed homes, support for refugees and asylum seekers, and budget management. The committee agreed to review communication to residents regarding fire safety, and to look at ways to improve budget scrutiny. They also agreed the scope for the food security task and finish group.

Budget Council, Council - Tuesday 4th March, 2025 7.00 pm

The Council agreed to adopt the new Local Plan, approved the 2025/26 budget and the associated 4.98% rise in Council Tax, and appointed Cath Shaw as the new Chief Executive.

Employment Sub-Committee - Wednesday 26th February, 2025 1.00 pm

The Employment Sub-Committee met and decided to recommend to Full Council that Cath Shaw be appointed as Chief Executive (Head of Paid Service) subject to no material and well-founded objection from a Member of the Executive. The Sub-Committee also confirmed the deletion of the post of Deputy Chief Executive.

Employment Sub-Committee - Monday 17th February, 2025 10.30 am

The Sub-Committee considered the draft Pay Policy Statement and agreed to refer it to the next meeting of the Full Council. The Sub-Committee also considered a report on a proposed restructure of the senior management team, approving a number of recommendations that had been made following a consultation on the proposals.

Licensing and General Purposes Committee - Monday 10th February, 2025 7.00 pm

This meeting has been cancelled.