Overview and Scrutiny Committee, Wed 10 Sep 2025
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Item by item
- 1. Apologies for Absence
- 2. Declarations of Interest
- 3. Minutes of the Previous Overview and Scrutiny Committee
- 4. Forward Plan
- Printed plan Forward Plan of Cabinet Desicions from September to December 2025 Cabinet
It recommended: “Yes This report outlines the final recommendations from the Local Government Reorganisation Review, focusing on improved governance, service delivery, and long-term community outcomes. Stephen Dodson, Head of Strategic Programmes Leader of the Council and Housing, Community Wellbeing and Lesisure Services Portfolio Holder Open HASTINGS BOROUGH COUNCIL Forward Plan of Cabinet Decisions - September 2025 to December 202”
The minutes record no resolution for this item. They say: “In terms of the forthcoming items, the committee will be following the progress of the following items; · Review of Council Tax Reduction Scheme and Single Person Discount - The committee would like any changes to these schemes to be evaluated properly so residents aren’t adversely affected. · Debt Recovery Policy - The committee would like to see a draft of the policy to ensure residents aren’t adversely affected.” minutes ↗
- 5. Overview and Scrutiny Work Programme
- Q1 O&S Work Programme 2025-2026
It recommended: “That the committee note the progress of the Overview and Scrutiny work programme for 2024/25 municipal year and follow up actions.”
The minutes record: Resolved. “RESOLVED (unanimously) To provide an update of progress for the 2025/26 Overview and Scrutiny work programme and to propose the next steps for progressing these.” minutes ↗
- 6. Performance Monitoring
- Performance Monitoring CAB 25.26 Q1
It recommended: “That Cabinet review and agree performance for Quarter.” (and more)
The minutes record: Agreed. “RESOLVED (unanimously) 1. That Overview and Scrutiny review and agree performance for Quarter 4 2. That Overview and Scrutiny agree performance monitoring arrangements for 2025/26. 3. That staff be thanked for their hard work and achievements to date.” minutes ↗
- 7. Financial Monitoring
- 2025-26 P3 Financial Update Report to end of June 2025
It recommended: “To note the contents of the report, and the actions (if any) within the conclusion and management action section.” (and more)
The minutes record: Noted. “RESOLVED (unanimously) To note the contents of the report, and the actions within the conclusion and management action section.” minutes ↗