Members are reminded that they must not participate in the discussion or voting on any matter in which they have a Disclosable Pecuniary Interest and should leave the room prior to the commencement of the debate.

To confirm the minutes of the Communities Overview Committee held on 4 February 2019, to follow.

To receive any public questions or petitions from the public, notice of which has been given in accordance with Procedure Rule 14.  The deadline for this meeting is 2.00 pm on Friday 15 March 2019

To receive any questions of which members of the Council have given notice.  Deadline for notification for this meeting is 2.00 pm on Friday 15 March 2019.

To understand the updated Community Safety Strategy, scrutinise the research underpinning any changes to the strategy, and gain assurance that the Community Safety Strategy identifies the right priorities for its work.  Report to follow.

Contact:  Andrew Gough, Safer Communities, 01743 253984  andrew.gough@shropshire.gov.uk

To understand the challenges faced in keeping public rights of way open, scrutinise how rights of way are determined, maintained, protected and adjusted and understand the Council’s responsibilities and budget with regard to maintenance of public rights of way.  A report is attached and a presentation will be made at the meeting.

Contact:  Clare Fildes, Interim Head of Culture and Heritage, tel 01743 255067  clare.fildes@shropshire.gov.uk   or   Shona Butter, Rights of Way Mapping and Enforcement Manager, 01743 255062  shona.butter@shropshire.gov.uk

To consider Work Programme proposals for the Committee, attached.