Jo Weston

Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee Committee Officer

Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 11th February, 2026 10.00 am

Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee CANCELLED Committee Officer

Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Monday, 9th February, 2026 10.00 am

Economy Overview and Scrutiny Panel CANCELLED Committee Officer

Economy Overview and Scrutiny Panel - Tuesday, 13th January, 2026 10.00 am

Corporate and Communities Overview and Scrutiny Panel Committee Officer

Corporate and Communities Overview and Scrutiny Panel - Monday, 24th November, 2025 2.00 pm

The Corporate and Communities Overview and Scrutiny Panel met to discuss the annual update on libraries, the performance and budget monitoring for Quarter 2 of 2025/26, and the panel's work programme. The panel reviewed library performance, including the Libraries Unlocked program, and noted the financial position of the council, including forecasts for reserves and high needs funding. The panel also agreed to retain the flexibility to take into account any urgent issues which may arise in their work programme.

Adult Care and Well Being Overview and Scrutiny Panel Committee Officer

Adult Care and Well Being Overview and Scrutiny Panel - Monday, 29th September, 2025 10.00 am

The Adult Care and Well Being Overview and Scrutiny Panel met to discuss mental health social care services, NHS continuing healthcare, budget monitoring and performance, and to refresh their work programme. Councillors heard that adult social care was facing financial challenges, with demand-led services increasing and putting pressure on budgets. The panel agreed to scrutinise the Integrated Care Board's (ICB) contribution to continuing healthcare and to schedule a session with partners and the community to discuss how they can support adult social care.