Agenda and decisions

To receive apologies for absence of Members who are unable to attend the meeting.

There were no apologies.

To approve the Minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on 17 June 2019. 

Contact: Penny Bunker – Governance and Democratic Engagement Manager

The minutes of the meeting held on 17 June 2019 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.

Cllr Cooper and Cllr Uppal declared an other interest in item 9, Overview of Climate Emergency Working Party, as they were members of the working party.

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 agenda items would be considered in public session.

The Committee will receive any petitions and hear any deputations from members of the public. A deputation is where up to five people can attend the meeting and make a presentation on some particular issue of concern. A member of the public can also hand in a petition at the meeting but that petition should relate to something on which the body has powers and responsibilities.

In accordance with Council Procedure Rule 10 (2), Members of the Public should provide at least 24 hours’ notice of presenting a deputation.

No deputations or petitions were received.

The meeting will hear any questions from the general public.

There were no questions from members of the public.

To consider an overview of regional working for new members of the Scrutiny Management Committee and information on key work areas for the coming year.

Contact:         Angela Blake - Service Director, Economy and Skills  

                        Nick Howe –Corporate Policy Officer 

(1)  The Committee thanked Angela Blake for the update on regional working  

(2)  That statistical information be provided on the types of businesses receiving grants

(3)  That further clarification be provided on the appraisal process for funding, including how councillors are made aware of outcomes for Kirklees projects.

(4)  That further information be provided on how equalities issues are considered as part of appraisal processes. 

Following scrutiny of domestic abuse issues in 2018/19, the Committee will receive an update on progress of the revised Domestic Abuse Strategy.

Contact:         Saf Bhuta – Head of Safeguarding and Quality  

                        Alexia Gray – Service Manager - Domestic

                        Abuse and Safeguarding Partnerships

(1)  Saf Bhuta was thanked for attending the meeting to present the report. 

(2)  That a copy of the Action Plan supporting the strategy be circulated to the committee once it has been approved by the strategic partnership.  

(3)  That further information on accommodation issues, including sufficiency and timelines, be provided.

(4)  That updated prevalence information be circulated. 

(5)  That a breakdown on the allocation of funding be provided to indicate existing services and other areas of investment to progress strategic change.

(6)  That consideration be given to the clarity of the governance system.

Following the establishment of the working party earlier in the year, the Committee will receive an overview of the work to date from the Chair of the Working Party. 

Contact:         Cllr Richard Murgatroyd

John Atkinson - Economic Resilience Project Officer

(1)  Councillor Naheed Mather, Cllr Richard Murgatroyd and John Atkinson were thanked for attending the meeting. 

(2)  That consideration be given to the points raised in the discussion including:

-       Link to the draft carbon budget

-       Identifying existing projects that can continue to form part of achieving a revised target.

-       Consideration of how strategic opportunities and partnership working is reflected in the report / action plan to Council.

(3)  That future reports include, where appropriate, timescales and milestones.

Following discussions at Scrutiny Panel meetings, the Management Committee is asked to approve the proposed work programmes for the 4 Scrutiny Panels. There will be additional verbal updates at the meeting.

Contact:         Penny Bunker - Governance and Democratic Engagement Manager   

(1)  The Committee noted verbal updates on work programme issues, following further discussions at Panel meetings. 

(2)  The Corporate Scrutiny Panel would lead on Council preparations or leaving the European Union. Detailed economic or business considerations could go to the Economy and Neighbourhoods Scrutiny Panel.     

(3)  The Scrutiny Committee will take the lead on place based working and keep under review whether scrutiny panels need to look at particular areas of focus.

(4)  That consideration be given to the way forward by Lead Members for Children’s and Health and Adult Social Care Panels if there is a risk of overlap in looking at access to mental health support.

(5)  Inclusive growth will be considered by the OSMC as part of a regional update.

(6)  The Economy and Neighbourhoods Scrutiny Panel will also consider the outcomes for the new ward based action team approach.   

To consider Scrutiny communications, including the update to Council in September.

Contact:         Penny Bunker - Governance and Democratic Engagement Manager

(1)  The Committee noted that the Scrutiny Annual Report would be considered at Council in September 2019.

(2)  It was agreed that all Lead Members would identify one issue to include in a Scrutiny Bulletin to be prepared in time for Council In September.  

To consider the Committee work programme.

Contact:         Penny Bunker - Governance and Democratic Engagement Manager

(1)  The Committee noted its work programme for the 2019/20 municipal year.

To note that the next meeting of the Committee will be held on Monday 9 September 2019 at Huddersfield Town Hall.

It was agreed that the next meeting of the Committee would be held on Monday 9 September 2019.