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RESOLVED: That the Committee notes the progress which has been made.
RESOLVED: (a) That the Forward Work Programme, as amended, be approved; and (b) That the Democratic Services Manager, in consultation with the Chair of the Committee, be authorised to vary the Forward Work Programme between meetings, as the need arises.
RESOLVED: (a) That the Committee acknowledges progress made in delivering carbon reduction measures to date; and (b) That the Committee endorses the Climate Change Strategy for 2025 – 2030 and its aims therein.
RESOLVED: (a) That having considered the Revenue Budget Monitoring 2024/25 (month 10) report, the comments raised by the Committee be referred to Cabinet; and (b) That a full ‘lessons learned’ investigation is undertaken and a report brought back to this Committee at a later date.
RESOLVED: That having considered the governance arrangements outlined in this report, the Committee provides feedback on the governance arrangements proposed, for consideration by Cabinet when they are asked to ratify the arrangements.
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That the minutes of the meeting held on 13 February 2025 be approved as a correct record.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: That the Committee notes the progress which has been made.
The Democratic Services Manager presented a report (agenda item 4) on progress with actions from previous meetings. The recommendation was supported. RESOLVED: That the Committee notes the progress which has been made.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: (a) That the Forward Work Programme, as amended, be approved; and (b) That the Democratic Services Manager, in consultation with the Chair of the Committee, be authorised to vary the Forward Work Programme between meetings, as the need arises.
The Democratic Services Manager presented a report (agenda item 5) on the Committee’s current Forward Work Programme. He advised that items for June would be reviewed to accommodate the Police & Crime Commissioner who had confirmed his attendance. It was also agreed that a report on Contact Centre performance would be scheduled for July. On that basis, the recommendations were supported. RESOLVED: (a) That the Forward Work Programme, as amended, be approved; and (b) That the Democratic Services Manager, in consultation with the Chair of the Committee, be authorised to vary the Forward Work Programme between meetings, as the need arises.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: (a) That the Committee acknowledges progress made in delivering carbon reduction measures to date; and (b) That the Committee endorses the Climate Change Strategy for 2025 – 2030 and its aims therein.
The Programme Manager - Climate Change & Carbon Reduction introduced a report (agenda item 6) on the draft revised Climate Change Strategy and gave a presentation on the key changes and actions to propel the Council towards its net zero carbon goal. The recommendations were supported. RESOLVED: (a) That the Committee acknowledges progress made in delivering carbon reduction measures to date; and (b) That the Committee endorses the Climate Change Strategy for 2025 – 2030 and its aims therein.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: (a) That having considered the Revenue Budget Monitoring 2024/25 (month 10) report, the comments raised by the Committee be referred to Cabinet; and (b) That a full ‘lessons learned’ investigation is undertaken and a report brought back to this Committee at a later date.
The Strategic Finance Manager presented the report (agenda item 7) on the 2024/25 month 10 position for the Council Fund and Housing Revenue Account (HRA), prior to consideration by Cabinet. During discussion, the Strategic Finance Manager responded to comments on reducing the operating deficit by the end of the financial year. On illegal fly tipping in Queensferry, officers provided clarification on queries raised. Councillor Parkhurst’s proposal for a future report on the matter was seconded by Councillor Thew. On that basis, the recommendations were supported. RESOLVED: (a) That having considered the Revenue Budget Monitoring 2024/25 (month 10) report, the comments raised by the Committee be referred to Cabinet; and (b) That a full ‘lessons learned’ investigation is undertaken and a report brought back to this Committee at a later date.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: That having considered the governance arrangements outlined in this report, the Committee provides feedback on the governance arrangements proposed, for consideration by Cabinet when they are asked to ratify the arrangements.
The Strategic Executive Officer presented a report (agenda item 8) on proposed governance arrangements of the Local Authority Trading Companies (LATCs). Officers responded to questions on additional costs and changes impacting staff, some of which would be picked up in the report scheduled for May. The Democratic Services Manager confirmed that reporting arrangements on the operational LATCs would be reflected on the relevant committee forward work programmes in line with current arrangements. On that basis, the recommendation was supported. RESOLVED: That having considered the governance arrangements outlined in this report, the Committee provides feedback on the governance arrangements proposed, for consideration by Cabinet when they are asked to ratify the arrangements.
RESOLVED: That the press and public be excluded from the meeting as the following item was considered to be exempt by virtue of paragraph 14 of Part 4 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended).
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