To receive a verbal update from the Chair of the Transformation and Improvement Overview and Scrutiny Committee

Contact – Councillor David Minnery

The Chair of the Transformation and Improvement Overview and Scrutiny Committee provided a verbal report on the committee’s consideration of the Improvement Plan at its meeting held on 1 December.  The Committee had been broadly positive and supportive of the plan, understanding that it was not yet a detailed delivery plan but agreeing that it set out clear aims and programmes of work to be delivered in order for the Council to become financially stable and sustainable in the future.  It was noted that Members had been engaged .and informed as the plan developed.

The Committee had also considered how the Improvement Board would fit with the Council’s political governance structures, and the role of overview and scrutiny overall in adding value in the most agile and effective way, ensuring the Improvement Plan is delivered and supported, whilst avoiding duplication of the role of the Board.   Focus on outcomes rather than processes would be required and protocols would be needed for monitoring progress.  Recognising the demand on scarce resources, it had been recognised that there may be a need for some Members to take on or assist with background work of Task and Finish Groups.

The Leader thanked the Chairman of the Committee for his useful report.