To review the Forward Plan and consider whether any matters should be referred to the Overview and Scrutiny Committee.

The Leader of the Council introduced the report on the Review of the Forward Plan and Cabinet considered the items listed.  It was noted that at the time of publication the plan made reference to a director making a key decision.  Cabinet was reminded that this was under review following Council of 18 November and the current provision for key decisions to be only made by Cabinet or Cabinet Member would be amended when the plan was next published.  Discussion was held on the work plan of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee.

RESOLVED

              THAT:

a)    Cabinet reviewed the Forward Plan;

b)    The Leader shall finally determine which matters should be referred for pre-scrutiny, having regard to the views expressed both by the Chairman of the Overview and Scrutiny committee and by portfolio holders in consultation with the relevant Overview and Scrutiny Vice Chairman; and

c)    The Chairman of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee retains the right to consider any specific subject matter or Council service for scrutinising as set out in the Constitution.