Councillor Dr Sara Hyde

Audit and Risk Committee - Monday, 16th September, 2024 7.00 pm

The meeting received updates on the progress of the Council’s external audit, and considered deep dive reports on projected income from parking charges and commercial rents. The Committee also received the Internal Audit Annual Report, the Annual Fraud Report, and a biannual update on whistleblowing.

Corporate Resources and Economy Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 12th September, 2024 7.30 pm

The committee heard an update on the council's Progressive Procurement Strategy and the implications of the new Procurement Act 2023. The committee also reviewed the first quarter budget monitoring report, noting a projected overspend of £648,000 and heard an update on the council's Medium Term Financial Strategy. There was discussion about scrutinising Thames Water in a future joint meeting with the Environment, Climate Emergency and Transport Scrutiny Committee.

Corporate Resources and Economy Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 30th July, 2024 7.30 pm

This meeting included a presentation from the Executive Member for Inclusive Economy, Culture and Jobs, a report on the council's budget outturn for 2023/24, and an update on the council's corporate performance in the final quarter of 2023/24. It also included a proposal for a new scrutiny review on the topic of progressive procurement and discussion of the draft council Forward Plan.

Council - Thursday, 11th July, 2024 7.15 pm

The meeting of the full council approved the minutes of the previous meeting and agreed to several appointments to committees. Councillors also debated a petition to redevelop the Sunnyside Community Center, and heard a deputation from the Friends of Barnard Park about traffic and parking in the park.

Standards Committee - Tuesday, 9th July, 2024 7.00 pm

The Standards Committee met and, amongst other business, discussed the Localism Act 2011 and its application to councillor conduct, agreeing to update the council's procedures. Councillors also received an update on recent complaints made against councillors.