Decision details

Consideration was given to the report of the Assistant Director – Governance (Monitoring Officer) which requested that the Overview and Scrutiny Annual Report 2022/23 be received. 

The Chairmen of both scrutiny panels were invited to speak:

·       The Chairman of the Performance Monitoring Panel commented that joint scrutiny of issues across the Partnership had put an extra burden on some members, which may prove difficult to fulfil throughout the year, dependent on much joint scrutiny work was required.  He also stated that following the District Election, there was a steep learning curve for newly elected members and it had taken some time for them to be involved in scrutiny however, many were now becoming involved.

·       The Chairman of the Policy Development Panel echoed these sentiments.  He commented that the Partnership was still evolving, and it was important to understand how each of the authorities operated.  The Policy Development Panel was part of the process in achieving alignment of policies across all three authorities, and the policy registers were currently in good shape.

DECISION:

That the South Holland District Council Overview and Scrutiny Annual Report be received.