Loading
There is no summary of this meeting yet. Summaries are written once the council publishes the minutes, which are its official record of what a meeting decided. They usually appear a few weeks after the meeting.
Councillor Marshall declared an interest in the Newport Live Update in relation to their role as a Governor at the Bridge Achievement Centre which is run by Newport Live.
The Chief Executive of Newport Live gave an overview of the report. Members discussed and questioned the Officers on the content of the report. • The Committee requested that officers arrange a site visit for Members to view Newport Live facilities such as the Station Gym. • The Committee praised the range of services provided by Newport Live and commended the organisation for the range of opportunities available to young people, particularly teenagers. • The Committee praised Newport Live for its role in promoting the city through major events, such as the Big Splash, and recommended that this work is more clearly reflected within future reports. • The Committee requested that officers set out how service user engagement data for the Momentum initiative can be better captured and reported to demonstrate longer term changes in travel and walking behaviours.
a) Actions Arising The Scrutiny Adviser informed the Committee of the actions that have been completed, and the actions that are currently outstanding. b) Draft Annual Forward Work Programme 25/26 The Scrutiny Adviser informed the Committee that the Forward Work Programme for 2025/26 has now been completed. They added that the Forward Work Programme for 2026/27 had been circulated. Members were also invited to raise any suggestions for future topics to be considered as part of the new programme. c) Outcomes Monitoring The Scrutiny Adviser informed the Committee that the outcomes tables have been updated, with ongoing efforts to chase up outstanding items.
The minutes of the previous meeting held on 11th March 2026 were confirmed as a true and accurate record.
Councillors must say when they have a personal link to something being discussed, such as a job, a property or a family member. A prejudicial interest is one strong enough that the councillor usually leaves the room and takes no part.
Declarations are read from the minutes once they are published.
Lists the council's current councillors only. Co-opted members, officers and former councillors aren't shown.