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2  Cabinet noted the report and recommendations.

Councillor Lane as chair of Overview and Scrutiny outlined the report and noted that NBC had carried out the overview and scrutiny function well.  Most recommendations had become policy, and one of the reports had been shortlisted for a good scrutiny award by the Centre for Public Scrutiny. Call ins were very rare and had been dealt with well.  More detail would be provided in the annual report to Council next week.  Particular thanks were expressed to Tracy Tiff for her input.

Councillor Larratt stated that the value of scrutiny was well-recognised.  It worked well and delivered for the people of Northampton.  It was important that there was a focus on scrutiny for the new authority.  Councillor Lane asked that the report and its recommendations be shared with colleagues in other authorities.

RESOLVED:

Cabinet noted the report and recommendations.