Agenda and minutes

The Chair to note any apologies for absence.

An apology for absence was received from Councillor Kilbride.

Members to state any interests.

There were none.

The Chair to note public address requests.

The public can speak on any agenda item for a maximum of three minutes per speaker per item.  You are not required to register your intention to speak in advance but should arrive at the meeting a few minutes early, complete a Public Address Protocol and notify the Scrutiny Officer of your intention to speak.

Mr Appleyard addressed the Scrutiny Panel on item 5 and thanked the Scrutiny Panel for being inclusive to members of the public.  He supported some of the recommendations contained in the final report but felt that they didn’t address problems on the ground, such as issues with trees.  He gave details of problems with trees in Obelisk.  He went on to refer to anti social behaviour and the lack of toilet facilities in cemeteries.

Mr Appleyard was thanked for his address.

The Scrutiny Panel to approve the minutes of the meeting held on 8 January 2018.

The minutes of the meeting held on 8 January 2018 were signed by the Chair as a true and accurate record.

The Scrutiny Panel to consider the Chair’s draft report.

The Scrutiny Panel considered the Chair’s draft report, concentrating the conclusions and recommendations; making updates as appropriate.

AGREED:      That the report is agreed and presented to the Overview and Scrutiny Committee for approval.