Agenda and decisions

To receive any apologies for absence, or details of substitutions to the Committee membership.

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Taylor, Hussain, Davies (ex-officio), Smaje (ex-offcio) and from Mr Chris Jones (Independent Member).

Toapprovethe Minutesofthemeetingof the Committeeheld on 12 May 2023.

That the minutes of the last meeting, held on 12 May 2023, be approved as a correct record.

Committee Members will be asked to advise if there are any items on the Agenda in which they have a Disclosable Pecuniary Interest, which would prevent them from participating in any discussion or vote on an item, or any other interests.

There were no declarations of interest.

Most debates take place in public.  This only changes where 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, by  virtue of the reports containing information which falls within a category of exempt information as contained at Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972.

It was noted that all agenda items would be considered in public.

The Committee will receive any petitions and/or 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 submit a petition at the meeting relating to a matter on which the body has powers and responsibilities.

In accordance with Council Procedure Rule 10, Members of the Public must submit a deputation at least three clear working days in advance of the meeting and shall subsequently be notified if the deputation shall be heard. A maximum of four deputations shall be heard at any one meeting..  

There were no deputations or petitions received.

To receive any public questions.

In accordance with Council Procedure Rule 11, the period for the asking and answering of public questions shall not exceed 15 minutes.

Any questions must be submitted at least three clear working days in advance of the meeting.

There were no public questions.

To consider the borrowing and investment performance for 2022/23.

Contact: James Anderson, Head of Accountancy

That the report be noted.

To consider an update on complaint handling for the year 2022/23.

Contact: Chris Read, Corporate Customer Standards Officer

That the report be noted.