Councillor Jason Jackson

Employment and Appointments Committee - Thursday, 17th April, 2025 9.00 am

The Employment and Appointments Committee convened to appoint a Director of Education and Achievement, recommend two candidates as Independent Persons for Standards to the council, and delegate authority to the Chair to recommend candidates for Co-Opted Members of the Audit and Risk Committee.

Homes and Communities Scrutiny Committee - Monday, 7th April, 2025 7.30 pm

The Homes and Communities Scrutiny Committee met to discuss property licensing, review the third quarter housing performance, consider draft recommendations for community centres, and review the Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) annual report. The committee noted the actions taken to publicise the property licensing consultation and considered the property licensing proposals. The committee also reviewed and noted the draft recommendations for community centres and the VCS annual report.

Corporate Resources and Economy Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 3rd April, 2025 7.30 pm

The Corporate Resources and Economy Scrutiny Committee met to discuss corporate performance, budget monitoring, and scrutiny review planning. Councillors reviewed performance data, focusing on resident complaints and their handling, and examined the council's financial position, including areas of overspending and underspending. The committee also planned an informal session to discuss recommendations for their scrutiny review.

Employment and Appointments Committee - Thursday, 27th March, 2025 10.00 am

The Employment and Appointments Committee met to consider shortlisting candidates for the position of Director of Education and Achievement. The agenda also included the minutes of previous meetings for review.

Corporate Resources and Economy Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 11th March, 2025 7.30 pm

The meeting discussed a successful pilot of a new thermal imaging scheme that helps residents identify how to make their homes more energy-efficient, and plans to develop the Council's work with anchor institutions[^2] in the Borough. The Committee heard a presentation from Councillor Sheila Chapman on the work of her Equalities, Communities and Inclusion portfolio, and then a presentation from Council officers on the Council's work with anchor institutions.