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Resolved: subject to the above observations to – (i) acknowledge the progress made by schools in embedding the Curriculum for Wales across the county’s schools; (ii) acknowledge the effectiveness of the Local Authority support and professional learning opportunities provided in implementing and embedding the Curriculum in schools; and (iii) request that a further report be submitted to the Committee during the autumn of 2027 outlining the continuing progress in embedding the Curriculum across all schools, along with details of any interventions devised to address challenges faced and an evaluation of the Curriculum’s impact and effectiveness across all key stages and on pupil and staff well-being.
Resolved: subject to the above comments, to – (i) acknowledge the work undertaken by the Local Authority’s Education Service staff and school based staff in delivering the requirements of the Additional Learning Needs and Education Tribunal (Wales) Act 2018 across all educational settings; and (ii) request that the Council’s Executive write to the Welsh Government’s Minister for Education and Welsh Language to emphasise the importance of allocating sufficient funding, based on local education authority data evidencing need, to support the delivery of additional learning needs education across Wales. The correspondence to highlight the long-term benefits of delivering early preventative services on pupil outcomes and in alleviating future pressures on local authority education budgets. At this juncture the Committee adjourned for a 15-minute break and reconvened at 12pm
Resolved: subject to the above, to – (i) acknowledge the Local Education Authority and its schools’ performance, progress and actions with respect of promoting school attendance and pupil engagement with their education; and (ii) request that a further progress report be provided to the Committee during the autumn of 2027.
Resolved: (i) subject to the inclusions and amendments reported during the report’s presentation, the permission granted to the Scrutiny Coordinator to determine the reports submitted to the Committee’s November 2026 meeting subject to their availability, to confirm its programme of future work as detailed in Appendix 1 to the report; and (ii) that the following members be appointed to serve on the forthcoming Service Challenge Group meetings – · Housing and Community Services – Councillor Carol Holliday · Planning, Public Protection and Countryside Services – Councillor Gareth Sandilands · Highways and Environmental Services – Councillor Martyn Hogg · Finance and Audit – Councillor Martyn Hogg · Adult Social Care and Homelessness – Councillor Alan Hughes · Education – Councillor Ellie Chard · Corporate Support Service: Performance Digital and Assets – Councillor Martyn Hogg · Corporate Support Service: People – Councillor Gwyneth Ellis · Children’s Services – Councillor Alan Hughes
Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Gwyneth Ellis and Terry Mendies. Councillor Ian Evans was welcomed to his first meeting following his appointment as Denbighshire Independent Alliance Group’s representative on the Committee. Following the recent changes to the Council’s political administration and its consequential impact on the political balance of the Committee and chairing arrangements, the Vice-Chair Councillor Gareth Sandilands chaired the meeting in the absence of an appointed Chair.
The following declared personal interests in business items 4, 5 and 6 in their capacity as school governors: Councillor Ellie Chard – Ysgol Tir Morfa and Christchurch School, Rhyl Councillor Gareth Sandilands – Ysgol Clawdd Offa, Prestatyn
No items of an urgent nature had been drawn to the Vice-Chair’s attenditon prior to the commencement of the meeting.
The miinutes of the Performance Scrutiny Committee meeting held on 16 July 2026 were submitted. The Committee: Resolved: that the minutes of the Performance Scrutiny Committee meeting hled on 16 July 2026 be approved as a true and accurate record of the proceedings. No matters were raised in realtion to the contents of the minutes submitted.
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Resolved: subject to the above observations to – (i) acknowledge the progress made by schools in embedding the Curriculum for Wales across the county’s schools; (ii) acknowledge the effectiveness of the Local Authority support and professional learning opportunities provided in implementing and embedding the Curriculum in schools; and (iii) request that a further report be submitted to the Committee during the autumn of 2027 outlining the continuing progress in embedding the Curriculum across all schools, along with details of any interventions devised to address challenges faced and an evaluation of the Curriculum’s impact and effectiveness across all key stages and on pupil and staff well-being.
Prior to introducing the report (previously circulated) the Deputy Leader and Lead Member for Education, Families, Welsh Language, Culture and Heritage informed the Committee of a recent announcement from Welsh Government regarding a Foundation Literacy and Numeracy Plan and new national literacy and numeracy indicators. It was explained that Welsh Government had signalled a move towards a clearer and more measurable approach to literacy, numeracy and attendance through the introduction of national indicators, school-level targets and stronger accountability arrangements. Members were advised that literacy and numeracy had been identified as the Welsh Government’s top educational priority, a development welcomed by the Authority. The new approach would provide greater clarity on how educational performance would be measured at a local level. The Lead Member further explained that new national indicators would be introduced, and schools would be required to set their own targets. These targets would be used to measure progress within individual schools rather than for comparison between schools or local authorities. A new Year 6 benchmark would also be introduced. Members heard that attendance would be directly linked to raising educational standards, recognising the importance of pupils being present in school to improve outcomes. It was noted that there would be an increased focus on early intervention and supporting disadvantaged learners. The Committee was informed that in-year performance targets would include incremental improvements in attendance. Particular attention would be given to persistent absentees, with higher expectations for year-on-year improvements in attendance levels. The Lead Member provided an overview of the report, highlighting that challenges remained in embedding the Curriculum for Wales consistently across all schools. Members were advised that curriculum implementation remained an ongoing process requiring continued support and refinement, particularly given the differing needs and circumstances of individual schools. It was noted that financial pressures continued to impact schools’ ability to release staff for professional learning activities. Changing pupil demographics and attendance patterns had also increased the demands placed on schools. Members heard that further work was required to strengthen understanding of progression within the curriculum, particularly as implementation continued across secondary schools. The Committee was informed that schools would need to ensure that curriculum delivery aligned with emerging national priorities, particularly the increased focus on literacy and numeracy. Maintaining momentum and ensuring the curriculum remained fully embedded within schools were identified as key challenges moving forward. In terms of progress, schools across Denbighshire had continued to refine and embed the curriculum to meet the needs of learners and their communities. Several Denbighshire schools had been recognised through Estyn Spotlight reports for their work in areas including wellbeing, curriculum design, outdoor learning, numeracy and entrepreneurship, which reflected positively on the county’s approach. Members heard that effective partnership working with Conwy County Borough Council had supported the development of literacy, numeracy, digital skills and learner independence. Schools were also working collaboratively through clusters and professional networks to share best practice and support curriculum development. The importance of translating strategic frameworks into effective classroom practice was emphasised, and many schools were demonstrating strong practice in this area. Looking ahead, the Authority would continue to strengthen curriculum design and progression across all phases of education, maintain a strong focus on raising standards in literacy and numeracy, promote learner independence, strengthen collaboration between schools, professional networks and the local authority, and continue to identify and share effective practice while supporting learners facing challenges and raising aspirations. The Chair thanked the Lead Member for the report and welcomed questions from members of the Committee. Members referred to the recently published PISA results, which indicated that Wales was performing less favourably than the other UK nations, and noted the Welsh Government’s announcement of a new literacy and numeracy plan, including the introduction of national indicators to monitor educational progress. Members questioned whether the Authority was confident that the new monitoring arrangements would provide reliable measures of literacy and numeracy performance and enable progress to be effectively tracked. Concerns were also raised that changes to the monitoring framework could make it difficult to compare future performance with previous results and maintain a clear baseline for measuring improvement. The Head of Education acknowledged that the recent PISA results and associated media coverage had been challenging for Wales, particularly given comparisons with other UK nations. It was noted that Welsh Government had confirmed that the current PISA cycle did not assess the Curriculum for Wales, as it remained too early in its implementation. Members were advised that PISA measured attainment differently and was based on a relatively small sample of learners. The Corporate Director expressed confidence that a more meaningful assessment of the impact of the Curriculum for Wales would be evident in future PISA cycles, particularly from 2031 onwards, when learners would have experienced most of their education under the new curriculum. It was further noted that the curriculum aimed to develop ambitious, enterprising, ethical, healthy and confident learners, and that Welsh Government had recognised that the benefits of large-scale educational reforms had not yet had sufficient time to be reflected in PISA outcomes. Members questioned if the County held data on how individual schools were performing under the curriculum and on how the Education Authority was performing in delivering the curriculum and achieving its outcomes in comparison to other education authorities. The Head of Education outlined the importance of early identification and intervention to ensure that learners requiring additional support received appropriate assistance as soon as possible. Members were advised that, although school league tables were no longer published in Wales, a range of measures remained in place to monitor school performance. Information on each school was publicly available on the ‘My Local Scool’ webpage of the Welsh Government website. School Improvement Partners worked closely with schools to support robust self-evaluation processes, which informed school development plans and identified priorities such as attendance, literacy and numeracy. Schools were also subject to external scrutiny through Estyn inspections, with findings used to inform improvement planning. Members noted that Denbighshire maintained a positive Estyn profile, with no primary schools currently requiring improvement support. Members were further advised that several Denbighshire schools had been recognised through Estyn Spotlight reports for exemplary practice in areas relating to the Curriculum for Wales, reflecting the strength of curriculum development and delivery across the county. Members questioned if the authority was confident that it had the staff and resources to implement the Curriculum in regards to the extra work that would be required to ensure that all pupils, regardless of ability succeeded. The Head of Education acknowledged that the increasing complexity of needs among children and families was having an impact on curriculum delivery, attendance and wider educational outcomes. Members were advised that the Authority benefited from a highly experienced school improvement team which continued to support schools in embedding the Curriculum for Wales and driving improvement. It was recognised that financial pressures presented ongoing challenges and required the careful prioritisation of resources. However, support continued to be targeted towards identified areas of need. Members heard that schools faced growing demands in responding to increasingly complex learner needs, which reinforced the importance of early intervention and appropriate support. Members questioned whether, four years after the introduction of the Curriculum for Wales, the expected outcomes were being achieved. Members sought clarification on what measurable improvements had been observed in learners to date and how the impact of the curriculum was being evaluated. The School Improvement Officer (JC) advised that, whilst it was difficult to state definitively whether all expected outcomes had been achieved, schools had developed a strong understanding of individual learner needs and were able to identify both high-achieving pupils and those requiring additional support. Schools effectively targeted resources and staff to support learners’ progress and the Curriculum for Wales enabled a more personalised approach to teaching and learning. Schools were increasingly focusing on the specific needs of individual learners, integrating support within the classroom environment and promoting inclusion, rather than relying solely on separate intervention programmes. Members questioned if there was any data that the authority could gather and bring to Scrutiny in the future which demonstrated how schools were performing, for example GCSE results and the use of the ALPS System. Members questioned whether the Authority could provide Scrutiny with performance data in future reports to demonstrate how schools were performing, including measures such as GCSE outcomes and information derived from systems such as ALPS, in order to monitor learner achievement and educational progress over time. The Head of Education advised that the ALPS system would not generate data suitable for reporting to Scrutiny in relation to curriculum implementation. It was noted that Estyn inspection outcomes provided an external assessment of curriculum delivery and school performance, with this information publicly available through Estyn reports. The Head of Education confirmed that consideration would be given to whether any additional performance data could be provided to Scrutiny in future to support monitoring of curriculum implementation and educational outcomes. Following a comprehensive discussion, the Committee: Resolved: subject to the above observations to – (i) acknowledge the progress made by schools in embedding the Curriculum for Wales across the county’s schools; (ii) acknowledge the effectiveness of the Local Authority support and professional learning opportunities provided in implementing and embedding the Curriculum in schools; and (iii) request that a further report be submitted to the Committee during the autumn of 2027 outlining the continuing progress in embedding the Curriculum across all schools, along with details of any interventions devised to address challenges faced and an evaluation of the Curriculum’s impact and effectiveness across all key stages and on pupil and staff well-being.
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Resolved: subject to the above comments, to – (i) acknowledge the work undertaken by the Local Authority’s Education Service staff and school based staff in delivering the requirements of the Additional Learning Needs and Education Tribunal (Wales) Act 2018 across all educational settings; and (ii) request that the Council’s Executive write to the Welsh Government’s Minister for Education and Welsh Language to emphasise the importance of allocating sufficient funding, based on local education authority data evidencing need, to support the delivery of additional learning needs education across Wales. The correspondence to highlight the long-term benefits of delivering early preventative services on pupil outcomes and in alleviating future pressures on local authority education budgets. At this juncture the Committee adjourned for a 15-minute break and reconvened at 12pm
The Lead Member for Education, Families, Welsh Language, Culture and Heritage introduced the report (previously circulated) to members. The demand for Additional Learning Needs (ALN) services continued to increase, with a growing number of learners presenting with increasingly complex needs. High caseloads, staff absences and rising demand for strategic work were placing significant pressure on service capacity. The challenges relating to ALN extended beyond classroom support and included increasing expectations and requests from parents, creating additional pressures for schools, staff and the Authority. Members were advised that educational psychology demand had increased significantly and that the Authority was experiencing a rise in tribunals relating to requests for specialist provision and out-of-county placements, resulting in additional financial and resource pressures. Funding ALN provision would remain a challenge, however Members were informed that ALN systems were now largely embedded across Denbighshire schools, supported by strong collaborative working and the sharing of best practice both within and beyond the county. The Chair thanked the Lead Member for the report and opened the discussion to members. Members stated that the report referred to the current situation in relation to early years intervention and questioned if it was easing pressure further down the line. The Head of Education advised that the joint Education and Children’s Services structure enabled a more holistic approach to supporting learners and their families in response to increasing and complex ALN needs. The demand continued to place significant pressure on schools and support services, with requests for Educational Psychology advice increasing by 239% since 2023 and Local Authority Individual Development Plans rising from 191 to 339 within a year. Members were informed that additional funding of £1.7 million had been allocated to strengthen ALN provision, including the creation of new specialist classes and the development of further specialist provision within schools. Officers acknowledged the dedication of staff working in this challenging area and emphasised their commitment to supporting learners, families and schools. The Principal Education Manager advised that an increasing number of children were entering nursery education with Individual Development Plans (IDPs) already in place. It was explained that this reflected effective early identification and assessment of needs, enabling appropriate support and provision to be established from the outset, rather than schools having to identify and address those needs later in the academic year. This demonstrated the positive impact of early intervention work undertaken over the previous 12 months. Members questioned, given the Council’s investment of an additional £1.7 million in in-house ALN provision and the reliance on temporary Welsh Government grant funding, including funding for nursery ALN support, what contingency plans were in place to sustain specialist provision should grant funding be reduced or withdrawn. The Head of Education explained that the sustainability of grant-funded ALN provision remained a concern. It was explained that, in common with other local authorities, a number of statutory duties were currently supported through external grant funding and that the withdrawal of such funding would place significant additional pressure on both the service and the Council's budget. It was highlighted that ALN remained a national priority and officers expressed hope that continued national recognition of the increasing demand for ALN support would help ensure the continuation of grant funding in the future. Members referred to a decision in Wales not to utilise the full consequential funding provided to the Welsh Government in relation to Special Educational Needs and Disabilities/ALN funding and questioned what difference Denbighshire’s estimated share of approximately £7 million would have made to officers’ work in this area. The Head of Education advised that a funding allocation of this scale would have had a considerable impact on ALN provision across the Authority. It was explained that additional funding could have been used to expand pupil referral and specialist support services, develop tuition and specialist provision for learners with complex needs, and increase staffing capacity within schools and central services. The greatest benefit would have been the reduction of pressures currently being experienced across the ALN system. However, officers highlighted the importance of sustainable recurring funding to support long-term service development and provision planning. Members were informed that, while the additional £1.7 million allocated by the Council had been greatly welcomed, further investment would have provided significant additional support to learners, schools and families. The Chair suggested that the Lead Member write to the Welsh Government’s Cabinet Minister for Education to highlight Denbighshire’s need for additional ALN funding and the benefits it would bring to children and young people across the County. The Lead Member agreed to write to the Minister seeking clarification on the funding position and confirmed his support for the view that such funding was vital to meeting increasing demand and supporting ALN provision. Members questioned what the three biggest barriers were to both the authority and schools in fully meeting the requirements of the ALN Act. The Head of Education stated that the increasing complexity of ALN cases, rising numbers of statutory assessments and growth in appeals and tribunal cases which were placing substantial pressure on Education services. These pressures extended beyond Education and impacted other Council services, including Legal Services, as well as placing financial and operational pressures on schools and specialist provision. It was acknowledged that, whilst the introduction of the ALN reforms had been widely welcomed, the scale of demand and complexity of need continued to present significant challenges for the Authority. Members stated that the Additional Learning Needs and Education Tribunal (Wales) Act 2018 placed a statutory duty on the Education Authority to provide Psychological Advice and questioned the statutory timescales involved with these duties and if they were being met. The Head of Education stated that recruitment challenges existed in specialist areas, particularly Educational Psychology, due to a national shortage of qualified professionals. Officers highlighted the Authority's efforts to address this by supporting staff through professional training but advised that workforce availability remained a significant constraint alongside resource pressures which in turn affected statutory timescales. The Chair thanked the Lead Member and officers for the report. Following an in-depth discussion, the Committee: Resolved: subject to the above comments, to – (i) acknowledge the work undertaken by the Local Authority’s Education Service staff and school based staff in delivering the requirements of the Additional Learning Needs and Education Tribunal (Wales) Act 2018 across all educational settings; and (ii) request that the Council’s Executive write to the Welsh Government’s Minister for Education and Welsh Language to emphasise the importance of allocating sufficient funding, based on local education authority data evidencing need, to support the delivery of additional learning needs education across Wales. The correspondence to highlight the long-term benefits of delivering early preventative services on pupil outcomes and in alleviating future pressures on local authority education budgets. At this juncture the Committee adjourned for a 15-minute break and reconvened at 12pm
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Resolved: subject to the above, to – (i) acknowledge the Local Education Authority and its schools’ performance, progress and actions with respect of promoting school attendance and pupil engagement with their education; and (ii) request that a further progress report be provided to the Committee during the autumn of 2027.
The Lead Member for Education, Families, Welsh Language, Culture and Heritage introduced a report (previously circulated) on Promoting School Attendance and Engagement in Education to the Committee. Attendance remained a key priority, as learners needed to be in school to access the full range of educational support available, including ALN, literacy and numeracy interventions. Attendance had not yet returned to pre-pandemic levels and a range of factors continued to impact attendance, including emotionally based school avoidance, wellbeing concerns, the cost-of-living crisis and term-time holidays. Members were informed that attendance figures had been affected by the Council's decision to keep schools open during periods of extreme weather, while positive progress had been seen through targeted support, improved referral processes, closer partnership working and initiatives aimed at supporting families and improving engagement. It was noted that attendance rates at the beginning of the current academic year showed signs of improvement, and that further work would continue to strengthen attendance support and share best practice across schools. The Head of Education added that school attendance remained a key priority, as learners needed to be in school to access educational support and achieve positive outcomes. It was emphasised that attendance was a shared responsibility across Education Services and that significant resources were dedicated to improving attendance rates. Attendance levels remained below pre-pandemic levels and Denbighshire's performance was in the lower half of Welsh local authorities, although the gap between the highest and lowest performing authorities was relatively small. Members were informed that improving attendance was challenging and required sustained engagement with pupils, parents and carers. Attendance at the start of the current academic year had shown signs of improvement and outlined a range of measures being implemented, including targeted support for schools, strengthened partnership working, the sharing of best practice, and initiatives aimed at addressing emotionally based school avoidance and improving family engagement. It was stressed that continued improvements in attendance were essential towards raising educational standards and supporting learner wellbeing. The Chair thanked officers for the report and welcomed questions from the Committee. Members requested examples of three interventions introduced by the Council during the previous two years which had demonstrably improved attendance or educational engagement and queried the cost of those interventions. The Head of Education advised that maintaining a consistent approach to attendance support across schools and services was important in improving educational engagement. Officers highlighted the value of providing consistent support and maintaining established relationships with pupils and families, noting that continuity of intervention and support staff helped build trust and improve outcomes. A coordinated and consistent approach across schools was particularly beneficial where learners moved between schools or areas. The Principal Education Manager stated that one of the interventions that had been successful over the past 12 months was the investment in Attendance Support Officers and Family Engagement officers. The Education Social Work Leader added the Attendance Service consisted of nine officers, four of whom were funded through external grants. It was explained that Family Engagement Officers and Attendance Support Officers provided an early intervention service, working closely with schools and other Council services to identify and address barriers to attendance. It was reported that attendance had improved in 84% of cases referred to the service. Where attendance concerns persisted, cases could be escalated to the Education Welfare Team, with legal action pursued where appropriate. It was emphasised that the focus remained on supporting families and re-engaging learners with full-time education. Family engagement was more effective when undertaken by officers who were already familiar with the families. These officers may be Education Service Family Engagement Officers, Team Around the Family (TAF) officers or even Tenant Support Officers. The key to success was to build a mutual level of trust between the officers and the families. Members noted that the report stated that the attendance rates of Year 11 pupils seemed to be falling and questioned the bearing this had on exam results, future outcomes and life prospects. Members also questioned if the money generated from fixed penalty notices was reinvested in the education budget. The Lead Member advised that poor attendance had a significant impact on educational outcomes, particularly for Year 11 learners. Attendance remained a national challenge and that disengagement at this stage of education could adversely affect examination performance and future opportunities. While enforcement measures were available, it was recognised that improving attendance required ongoing engagement with pupils and families to encourage participation in education and support positive outcomes. Members questioned if fixed penalty notices (FPNs) actually had the desired impact. The Head of Education stated that improving attendance remained a significant challenge and that current attendance levels were not improving as quickly as desired. Although the use of FPNs and legal action was regularly reviewed, it was difficult to measure their direct impact on attendance. Legal action was only pursued as a last resort following extensive engagement and support with families. Schools and the Authority worked proactively with parents to highlight the educational, social and wellbeing impacts of poor attendance. FPNs did not generate a high level of income for the Education Service as administrative and legal costs had to be paid from any income received from FPNs. The Chair thanked all officers for attending the meeting and answering the committee’s questions comprehensively. At the conclusion of a comprehensive discussion, the Committee: Resolved: subject to the above, to – (i) acknowledge the Local Education Authority and its schools’ performance, progress and actions with respect of promoting school attendance and pupil engagement with their education; and (ii) request that a further progress report be provided to the Committee during the autumn of 2027.
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Resolved: (i) subject to the inclusions and amendments reported during the report’s presentation, the permission granted to the Scrutiny Coordinator to determine the reports submitted to the Committee’s November 2026 meeting subject to their availability, to confirm its programme of future work as detailed in Appendix 1 to the report; and (ii) that the following members be appointed to serve on the forthcoming Service Challenge Group meetings – · Housing and Community Services – Councillor Carol Holliday · Planning, Public Protection and Countryside Services – Councillor Gareth Sandilands · Highways and Environmental Services – Councillor Martyn Hogg · Finance and Audit – Councillor Martyn Hogg · Adult Social Care and Homelessness – Councillor Alan Hughes · Education – Councillor Ellie Chard · Corporate Support Service: Performance Digital and Assets – Councillor Martyn Hogg · Corporate Support Service: People – Councillor Gwyneth Ellis · Children’s Services – Councillor Alan Hughes
The Scrutiny Coordinator introduced the report and appendices (previously circulated) seeking members to review the Committee’s Forward Work Programme. The next meeting of the Performance Scrutiny Committee was scheduled for 12 November 2026 and currently included five items, exceeding the usual maximum of four reports per meeting. Members were advised that the Climate and Nature Strategy, the Procurement report or the Task and Finish Group report on the implementation of the new Waste and Recycling Service might not be ready for consideration by that date. The Committee agreed to remain flexible and, if agreed to allow the Scrutiny Coordinator to defer one of those items to a future meeting to facilitate sufficient time to discuss a maximum of four reports at November’s meeting. Both progress reports requested on the education matters discussed at the current meeting would be scheduled for presentation to the Committee during the- autumn of 2027. Members were reminded that requests for scrutiny items could be submitted using the application form included in Appendix 2 for consideration by the Scrutiny Chairs and Vice-Chairs Group. Appendix 3 set out the Cabinet’s Forward Work Programme, while Appendix 4 provided an update on recommendations from previous meetings. Members were also advised of the forthcoming Service Challenge meetings and were asked to nominate representatives to attend and report back to the Committee on the outcomes of those meetings. The following Committee representatives were nominated – Housing and Community Service – Councillor Carol Holliday Planning, Public Protection and Countryside Services – Councillor Gareth Sandilands Highways and environmental Services – Councillor Martyn Hogg Finance and Audit – Councillor Martyn Hogg Adult Social Care and Homelessness – Councillor Alan Hughes Education – Councillor Ellie Chard Corporate Support Service: Performance, Digital and Assets – Councillor Martyn Hogg Corporate Support Service: People – Councillor Gwyneth Ellis Children’s Services – Councillor Alan Hughes. The Committee: Resolved: (i) subject to the inclusions and amendments reported during the report’s presentation, the permission granted to the Scrutiny Coordinator to determine the reports submitted to the Committee’s November 2026 meeting subject to their availability, to confirm its programme of future work as detailed in Appendix 1 to the report; and (ii) that the following members be appointed to serve on the forthcoming Service Challenge Group meetings – · Housing and Community Services – Councillor Carol Holliday · Planning, Public Protection and Countryside Services – Councillor Gareth Sandilands · Highways and Environmental Services – Councillor Martyn Hogg · Finance and Audit – Councillor Martyn Hogg · Adult Social Care and Homelessness – Councillor Alan Hughes · Education – Councillor Ellie Chard · Corporate Support Service: Performance Digital and Assets – Councillor Martyn Hogg · Corporate Support Service: People – Councillor Gwyneth Ellis · Children’s Services – Councillor Alan Hughes
The Vice-Chair informed the Committee that he had recently attended a meeting of the Council’s Capital Scrutiny Group (CSG) during which a confidential discussion had taken place regarding a commercially sensitive matter. Meeting concluded at 1.15pm.
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