To review the Executive Rolling Programme.

Cabinet reviewed and approved the Executive Rolling Programme.

Councillor Seldon reported that a special meeting of the General Overview and Scrutiny Committee had been arranged for the afternoon of Thursday 5 December 2013 in relation to the Waste Management Contract.  He also reported that a Task and Finish Group on Cultural Services was nearing completion and, arising from a Notice of Motion at Council on 18 October 2013, a Task and Finish Group was about to commence in respect of the consultation on the proposed merger of the Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service with Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service.

The Leader reported that, along with the Leader of Worcestershire County Council, he had visited the Minister of State in respect of waste issues on Monday 18 November 2013.  The Minister had undertaken to have his staff talk with officers from the councils about possible solutions and further information would be reported as it came through.

RESOLVED:  That

(a)     the Executive Rolling Programme be approved;

(b)     consideration be given to identifying any elements for referral to the relevant Overview and Scrutiny Committee; and

(c)     the Executive Rolling Programme be scheduled for future review by Cabinet on a quarterly basis.