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RESOLVED: To approve the minutes of the 30th July as a true and accurate record of the meeting
RESOLVED to: 2.1 Review and agree the proposed Work Programme for 2025-26, attached at Appendix A informed by discussions at the Members Work Programme Workshop 2.2 Note the enhances engagement now in place between the JOSC, CJC Officers, and Democratic Services teams to ensure early identification and scheduling of scrutiny topics. 2.3 Agree that the Work Programme remains a live document, reviewed periodically to reflect new or emerging priorities and opportunities for pre-decision scrutiny. 2.4 Identify any specific training or briefing needs arising from the agreed priorities to support effective scrutiny of complex regional matters
RESOLVED to: 2.1Consider and endorse the proposed actions set out in paragraph 5.2-5.16 of the report as a framework for strengthening the effectiveness and impact of the JOSC going forward
RESOLVED to: 2.1 To note the progress made against the RTP and RTDP; and, 2.2 To advise on areas of focus for a Working Group related to the RTP.
RESOLVED to: • Note the governance structures and sub-committee arrangements in place under the Cardiff Capital Region Corporate Joint Committee as attached at Appendix A Note that the CJC Joint Overview and Scrutiny Committee will receive a briefing session on the CCR Governance structures at a member briefing on the 25th November 2025. Members will also receive further updates on any subsequent governance changes, membership updates or statutory requirements as they arise.
In accordance with the code of conduct, no declarations were made pertaining to the agenda
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: To approve the minutes of the 30th July as a true and accurate record of the meeting
RESOLVED: To approve the minutes of the 30th July as a true and accurate record of the meeting
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED to: 2.1 Review and agree the proposed Work Programme for 2025-26, attached at Appendix A informed by discussions at the Members Work Programme Workshop 2.2 Note the enhances engagement now in place between the JOSC, CJC Officers, and Democratic Services teams to ensure early identification and scheduling of scrutiny topics. 2.3 Agree that the Work Programme remains a live document, reviewed periodically to reflect new or emerging priorities and opportunities for pre-decision scrutiny. 2.4 Identify any specific training or briefing needs arising from the agreed priorities to support effective scrutiny of complex regional matters
The Service Director Democratic Services, Welsh Language and Communications presented the report to present the Joint Overview and Scrutiny Committee with the opportunity to agree its work programme for the 2025-26 municipal year, ensuring that it is strategic, deliverable, and aligned to the priorities and risks of the South -East Wales Corporate Joint Committee (CJC) A Member thanked officers and the Governance and Audit Committee Members for the constructive engagement that had taken place, noting that the proposed work programme reflected the issues that Members had raised in the earlier informal sessions. RESOLVED to: 2.1 Review and agree the proposed Work Programme for 2025-26, attached at Appendix A informed by discussions at the Members Work Programme Workshop 2.2 Note the enhances engagement now in place between the JOSC, CJC Officers, and Democratic Services teams to ensure early identification and scheduling of scrutiny topics. 2.3 Agree that the Work Programme remains a live document, reviewed periodically to reflect new or emerging priorities and opportunities for pre-decision scrutiny. 2.4 Identify any specific training or briefing needs arising from the agreed priorities to support effective scrutiny of complex regional matters
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED to: 2.1Consider and endorse the proposed actions set out in paragraph 5.2-5.16 of the report as a framework for strengthening the effectiveness and impact of the JOSC going forward
The Service Director Democratic Services, Welsh Language and Communications presented the report to respond to the key lessons learned from the scrutiny training session delivered by the Centre for Governance and Scrutiny (CFGS) to Members of the Corporate Joint Committee’s Joint Overview and Scrutiny Committee (JOSC), by proposing a series of actions to strengthen the Committee’s effectiveness and impact. A Member raised concerns that the recommendations required clear context noting that during several earlier discussions several practical issues had been identified such as Task and Finish Group meetings being scheduled without Member availability, a lack of external witnesses and research support, the terms of reference for the group being drafted without member engagement and insufficient consultation with Members when the initial scope was set. A Member commented that although improvements had been made over time, scrutiny remained on a journey and there was still further progress to be achieved. The Chief Executive CR advised that the governance information that was recently circulated was intended to provide Members with clarity on decision-making structures, statutory duties, funding requirements and legal responsibilities. In response to the query raised by the Committee, the Chief Executive welcomed detailed feedback on how this information could support future scrutiny activity. The Service Director Democratic Services clarified that the governance report was included on the agenda for information and that Members would have future opportunities to provide feedback once they had reviewed the material. The Chair emphasised that the issues previously raised by Members should not be interpreted as grievances but as legitimate concerns intended to strengthen the effectiveness of scrutiny. RESOLVED to: 2.1Consider and endorse the proposed actions set out in paragraph 5.2-5.16 of the report as a framework for strengthening the effectiveness and impact of the JOSC going forward
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED to: 2.1 To note the progress made against the RTP and RTDP; and, 2.2 To advise on areas of focus for a Working Group related to the RTP.
The Regional Transport Manager Cardiff Capital Region presented the report which sought the Joint Overview & Scrutiny Committee (JOSC) to note the progress against the Regional Transport Plan (RTP) and Regional Transport Delivery Plan (RTDP) for South- East Wales (particularly in relation to addressing regional challenges and active travel), and advise on areas of focus for a Task & Finish Group. A Member raised a query regarding the consultation process, stating that the report did not provide clarity on the themes emerging from the consultation or how the responses had influenced the plan. In response, the officer advised that a full consultation report had been produced and reported to the CJC in July. The officer confirmed that this document could be shared with the Committee and set out the amendments made as a result of stakeholder feedback. A Member also sought clarification on funding associated with delivery of the Burnes recommendations. The Officer advised that Welsh Government had confirmed it would provide a contribution over and above the region’s standard allocation for Burns-related highways in Year one. The officer further advised that the Cabinet Secretary had indicated a willingness to fund Burns-related measures further into the plan period. The Committee were informed that the indicative allocation for year one, was £425 million, with an additional sum specifically related to Burns measures. RESOLVED to: 2.1 To note the progress made against the RTP and RTDP; and, 2.2 To advise on areas of focus for a Working Group related to the RTP.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED to: • Note the governance structures and sub-committee arrangements in place under the Cardiff Capital Region Corporate Joint Committee as attached at Appendix A Note that the CJC Joint Overview and Scrutiny Committee will receive a briefing session on the CCR Governance structures at a member briefing on the 25th November 2025. Members will also receive further updates on any subsequent governance changes, membership updates or statutory requirements as they arise.
The Committee received the information report on the CCR Governance Structure. The Chief Executive CCR highlighted that the governance pack provided members with an overview of statutory duties, compliance requirements and legal obligations as well as Committee and Sub-Committee structures. The Chief Executive stated that this background information was essential to understanding how decisions are made and how scrutiny fits into the wider governance system. In response to a query from the Committee, the Chief Executive reiterated that Members’ feedback on the governance material would be welcomed and would help shape future clarity and presentation of governance information. Members RESOLVED to: • Note the governance structures and sub-committee arrangements in place under the Cardiff Capital Region Corporate Joint Committee as attached at Appendix A Note that the CJC Joint Overview and Scrutiny Committee will receive a briefing session on the CCR Governance structures at a member briefing on the 25th November 2025. Members will also receive further updates on any subsequent governance changes, membership updates or statutory requirements as they arise.
The Chair thanked the officers and Members for their attendance at the meting and for their contributions.
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