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RESOLVED: To approve the minutes as a true and accurate reflection of the meeting
RESOLVED to: 1. Consider the contents of the draft Annual Report attached at Appendix 1 and assess whether it offers a fair and accurate reflection of the Scrutiny work carried out in 2025-26 2. Subject to agreement, approve the Annual report for submission to Council
In accordance with the code of conduct no declarations were made pertaining to the agenda
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: To approve the minutes as a true and accurate reflection of the meeting
RESOLVED: To approve the minutes as a true and accurate reflection of the meeting
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED to: 1. Consider the contents of the draft Annual Report attached at Appendix 1 and assess whether it offers a fair and accurate reflection of the Scrutiny work carried out in 2025-26 2. Subject to agreement, approve the Annual report for submission to Council
The Service Director Democratic Services, Welsh Language and Communications presented the report which advised of the key achievements and activities undertaken across the Council’s scrutiny function during the year, including the work of the Overview an Scrutiny Committee in its co-ordinating role, together with the activity undertaken by the Council’s thematic scrutiny Committees. The Service Director advised that the report highlighted the breadth of matters considered during the year, including pre-decision scrutiny, performance monitoring, policy development and service review activity. It was noted that the report also sough to demonstrate the added value of scrutiny through constructive challenge, questioning and recommendations which had assisted in informing decision making and improving outcomes for residents. Reference was also made to the continued development of scrutiny arrangements during the year, including improvements to work programming, accessibility and public engagement. Members were also advised that an Easy Read version of the report had been produced, together with a glossary of terms to support ease of reading for the public. The Chair thanked the Chairs an Vice Chairs for their continued dedication and contributions throughout the year and made reference to the work of the Child Poverty Working Group and looked forward to seeing the recommendations of the Committee being taken forward. Another Member wished to commend the Chair of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee and thanked her for her leadership and guidance throughout the municipal year. Members RESOLVED to: 1. Consider the contents of the draft Annual Report attached at Appendix 1 and assess whether it offers a fair and accurate reflection of the Scrutiny work carried out in 2025-26 2. Subject to agreement, approve the Annual report for submission to Council
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