Nicola Newton

Policy Review and Performance Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 7 October 2026 - 4.30 pm

Policy Review and Performance Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 9 September 2026 - 4.30 pm

Policy Review and Performance Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 1 July 2026 - 4.30 pm

The Policy, Review and Performance Scrutiny Committee met on Wednesday 1 July 2026 to review the Council's Annual Well-being Report for 2025/26, discuss the Annual Property Plan for 2026/27, and receive a briefing on the Council's relationship with Stonewall. Key decisions included noting the Council's performance across various well-being objectives, approving the Annual Property Plan, and discussing the ongoing review of the Council's engagement with Stonewall in light of recent legal judgments.

Policy Review and Performance Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 10 June 2026 - 4.30 pm

The Policy Review and Performance Scrutiny Committee met on Wednesday 10 June 2026 to review the council's budget outturn for the 2025/26 financial year and to discuss the work programming for the upcoming year. The committee heard that the council had achieved a balanced budget for 2025/26, despite overspends in several directorates, which were offset by underspends in capital financing and other areas. Discussions also covered the council's capital programme, savings targets, and earmarked reserves. The committee also began planning its work programme for 2026/27, considering recommendations for a more strategic and inclusive approach to scrutiny.

Policy Review and Performance Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 15th April, 2026 4.30 pm

The Policy Review and Performance Scrutiny Committee met on 15 April 2026 to discuss the progress of Central Transport Services (CTS) and the Council's Workforce Strategy. Significant improvements were noted in CTS following a period of audit challenges, with a focus on fleet replacement and the transition to electric vehicles. The committee also reviewed the ongoing implementation of the Workforce Strategy, discussing priorities for its final year and the development of a new strategy.