Agenda and decisions

To approve the Minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on 1 October 2018 

Contact: Jenny Bryce-Chan – Principal Governance and Democratic Engagement Officer

The minutes of the meeting held on 1 October 2018 were agreed as a correct record.

The Councillors will be asked to say if there are any items on the Agenda in which they have disclosable pecuniary interests, which would prevent them from participating in any discussion of the items or participating in any vote upon the items, or any other interests.

No interests were declared.

Most debates take place in public. This only changes when there is a need to consider certain issues, for instance, commercially sensitive information or details concerning an individual. You will be told at this point whether there are any items on the Agenda which are to be discussed in private.

It was agreed that all items be considered in public session.

Following an earlier discussion, the Committee will receive an update on the progress of inclusion and diversity work. 

Contact: Naz Parkar – Service Director for Housing

David Bundy – Corporate Policy Officer

(1)  That David Bundy be thanked for attending the meeting and providing an update on the progress of inclusion and diversity work, including the proposed year 2 action plan.  

(2)  The committee welcomed the work to strengthen the Employee Networks and the positive contribution of some networks. The Committee supported the targeting of resources to strengthen other employee networks. 

The Committee will consider the proposed approach to a revised Domestic Abuse Strategy

Contact: Saf Bhuta – Head of Safeguarding and Quality   Alexia Gray – Service Manager, Domestic Abuse and Safeguarding Partnerships

(1)  The committee thanked Saf Bhuta for attending the meeting and providing the opportunity for the committee to inform the refresh of the Domestic Abuse Strategy. 

(2)  That given the need for domestic abuse victims to be able to quickly identify where to go for support, the information on domestic abuse on the Council’s website should be updated and enhanced.

To receive a briefing on the revised approach to corporate performance management within the Council.

Contact:  Rachel Spencer-Henshall – Strategic Director Corporate Strategy and Public Health,

Mike Henry – Head of Intelligence and Performance.  

(1)  That the revised approach to performance management be welcomed. 

(2)  The committee recognised the need to ensure a consistent approach and supported the rollout of the revised system to all areas of the council. 

(3)  That prior to consideration of Quarter 2 performance information at the committee meeting in January 2019, all Panel Lead Members be briefed on performance in their portfolio area. 

The Committee will consider the proposed Licensing Policy for Kirklees hackney carriage and private hire vehicles. 

Contact: Russell Williams - Group Leader Licensing and Public Protection,    Samantha Lawton- Operations Manager

(1)  The committee thanked officers for attending to highlight the proposed changes to the Licensing Policy.

(2)  That the committee supports the proposed amendments to the licensing policy and asks that Committee members be notified of the date when the policy will be presented to Licensing Committee.

To note the forward agenda plan for the Scrutiny Committee.  

To note that the next meeting of the Committee will be held on Monday 7 January 2019 starting at 9.30am.

It will be followed at 1.00pm by a new year meeting with co-optees.     

Contact: Penny Bunker, Governance & Democratic Engagement Manager. Tel: 01484 221000.

(1)  The Committee noted that the next meeting would be held on Monday 7 January 2019 starting at 9.30 a.m.

(2)  The Committee members note that the co-optees new year event will start at 1.00 p.m. following the OSMC meeting on 7 January 2019.