Agenda and minutes

The Chair to note any apologies for absence.

There were none.

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

There were none.

The Scrutiny Panel to approve the minutes of the meeting held on 22 March 2018.

The minutes of the meeting held on 22 March 2018 were signed by the Chair as a true and accurate record.

Trevor Ward, Freeman of the Borough, provided key points regarding the history of the Freeman of the Borough:

·         Freeman have been in the town for 100s of years, since 1189

·         There are 90 Freeman in Northampton, that meet four times

·         There are a number of Honorary Freeman of the Borough

·         A Freeman cant be purchased anymore

·         Lady Freeman were introduced in 2012

·         The Freeman take part on Mayor Making and Remembrance Sunday

·         In accordance with the 1987 Act, apprentices can become Freeman

Mr Ward was thanked for providing the information.

A representative from NIFF was not in attendance.

The Cultural Services Manager to give the Scrutiny Panel a presentation on the Northampton Museum.

Nick Gordon, Cultural Services Manager, gave the Scrutiny Panel a comprehensive presentation on the expansion project of the Northampton Museum.

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

The Scrutiny Panel considered the Chair’s draft report, making updates as appropriate.

AGREED:      That the report of Scrutiny Panel 2 is presented to the Overview and Scrutiny Committee at its meeting on 30 April for consideration and approval.