To consider the draft work programme for the Connected Communities Scrutiny Committee for September 2025 and beyond.

The Statutory Scrutiny Officer presented the draft work programme for the Connected Communities Scrutiny Committee for the municipal year 2024/25.

The principal points of the subsequent discussion are summarised below:

1. It was noted that the task and finish group would be the committee’s primary piece of work over the coming months.

2. It was suggested that the committee allow time to shape the group’s programme of work before finalising the wider work programme.

3. A review of the work programme in mid-October was suggested, to be followed by confirmation of priorities at the committee’s scheduled November meeting.

Resolved that:

That:

a)    The committee agree the draft work programme for Connected Communities Scrutiny Committee contained in the work programme report attached as appendix 1, which will be subject to ongoing review, as the basis of their primary focus for the remainder of the municipal year.

b)    The committee note the forward plan attached as appendix 2 and identify any opportunities for collaboration or alignment of work.