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Councillor M Evans declared an interest in Item 4 as a family member lives on Groes Road..
The minutes of the meeting held 11 June 2026 were agreed as a true and accurate record. The Committee requested that the wording on the minutes under ‘Actions Arising’ to be strengthened. The Scrutiny Adviser confirmed that they would make the amendments.
The Lead Petitioner provided an overview of the Petition to the Committee. Members discussed and questioned the Lead Petitioner on the content of the Petition. Recommendation: The Committee referred the petition to the Cabinet Member for Climate Change, Waste and Recycling to be considered with the wider allotment consultation feedback. The Committee wished to emphasise the importance of the petition and recommended that this is considered with the upmost seriousness, as a reflection of the number of signatories.
The Cabinet Member for Social Services introduced, and the Strategic Director provided an overview of the report to the Committee. Members discussed and 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. Comments and Recommendations: • The Committee requested sight of the White Ribbon action plan. • The Committee requested a breakdown of staff by service area and seniority level with outstanding training to be provided. The Committee recommended including this information in future reports. • The Committee requested that the questions raised in the meeting regarding education be forwarded to the Head of Education for response. • The Committee recommended extending an invitation to the Head of Education for this item in future meetings.
The Head of Prevention and Inclusion provided an overview of the report to the Committee. Members discussed and 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. Comments and Recommendations: • The Committee recommended LIFT information letters are sent with council tax bills to allay resident fears of it being a scam and to increase awareness. • The Committee recommended the service area looks at ways to improve communications to residents about what support is available.
a) Actions Arising The Scrutiny Adviser informed the Committee that all actions bar one were complete. • The Committee raised a concern regarding the length of time the action has been ongoing without an update. The Committee requested the Head of Service attend the next meeting to provide an update if no response was received before then. b) Forward Work Programme The Scrutiny Adviser informed the Committee that the next meeting on 3 September 2026 would start at 11am to accommodate the Red Ensign flag raising ceremony at the Civic Centre. c) Outcomes Monitoring The Scrutiny Advisor informed the Committee that there were no outstanding actions.
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.
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