Agenda

In accordance with the Council's Code of Conduct, councillors are reminded that it is a requirement to declare interests where appropriate.

Councillors must also declare if they are subject to their party group whip in relation to any items under consideration.

To approve as a correct record the minutes of the Overview and Scrutiny Commission held on 4 September 2023.

To answer any questions or hear brief statements from the public which are relevant to the items on this agenda.  The period will end after 15 minutes or later at the Chair’s discretion.

To consider report FIN/633 of the Head of Corporate Finance.

Councillor Irvine has been invited to attend the Commission for a general discussion on the Housing portfolio and their duties.  A copy of the Cabinet Member’s responsibilities as set out in the Council’s Constitution is attached.

To receive a brief update on the Health and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Committee (HASC).

To consider any requests for future items.

Any urgent item(s) complying with Section 100(B) of the Local Government Act 1972.

The Commission is asked to consider passing the following resolution:-

That under Section 100A (4) of the Local Government Act 1972 the public be excluded from the meeting for the following item of business on the grounds that it involves the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Act by virtue of the paragraphs specified against the item.

Exempt Paragraph 3

Information relating to financial and business affairs of any particular person (including the Authority holding that information)

To consider report SHAP/88 of the Head of Strategic Housing.

Exempt Paragraph 3

Information relating to financial and business affairs of any particular person (including the Authority holding that information)

To consider report CH/201 of the Head of Crawley Homes.