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Councillors Reeks and Cleverly.
The Cabinet Member for Communications and Culture declared an interest on item four.
The Strategic Director-Environment and Sustainability and the Head of Infrastructure presented the report. Members questioned the Officers and Cabinet Member on the content of the report – to access a full recording of the comments made please refer to the Council’s YouTube channel: Performance Scrutiny Committee - Place & Corporate, 17th February 2025. .. Recommendations • The Committee recommended that the service area starts analysing data relating to road repairs to determine the longevity of repairs done by different service providers (such as utilities companies) and the Council. This analysis should include factors such as road usage and other relevant variables to identify best practices, which could be utilised by both the Council and other providers for high quality repairs. • The Committee noted frustration with the lack of detailed information for residents when repairs, such as faulty streetlights, fall outside of the Council’s responsibility. The Committee recommended improving the feedback process to ensure that Members are informed when streetlighting issues fall outside the Council's responsibility, particularly when they are due to faults with the National Grid, to help manage residents' expectations and provide clarity on the status of reported issues. • The Committee recommended that the service area review how its capital programme is communicated to Members and the public. The Committee acknowledged that the planned work programme is subject to change due to emergency repairs arising but felt it would be useful to have sight of the programme to help inform residents. • The Committee recommended that the resource allocated to Section 106 funding be utilised to improve local infrastructure.
he Strategic Director-Environment and Sustainability and the Head of Regeneration and Economic Development presented the report. Members questioned the Officers and Cabinet Member on the content of the report – to access a full recording of the comments made please refer to the Council’s YouTube channel: Performance Scrutiny Committee - Place & Corporate, 17th February 2025. Recommendations • The Committee noted that the current version of the Strategy is very text-heavy and recommended that officers considered creating a more visual and engaging format, including infographics, summary tables, and a plan-on-a-page document, to make it easier for the public to understand and engage with the Strategy. • The Committee recommended including projections for future figures, such as increased population and economic growth, to provide a forward-looking perspective as part of the Strategy. • The Committee recommended developing a set of KPIs to come to the Mid and Year End Performance Reviews to track progress and ensure the Strategy's objectives are met. • The Committee suggested that having a central storage facility for equipment such as tables and gazebos would support local community groups in organising events more efficiently.
a) Actions Arising The Committee were advised of Actions Arising. b) Forward Work Programme Update The Committee were advised of next meeting: Monday 10th March 2025 at 2pm - Rapid Rehousing Transition Plan c) Outcomes Monitoring The Committee were advised of the up-to-date outcomes.
The minutes of the previous two meetings held on 16th January 2025 and 22nd January 2025 were accepted as a true and accurate record.
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