Report 26-27 work programme

Committee report · Overview and Scrutiny Committee · Mon 20 Jul 2026 · Hastings Borough Council · agenda item 4

What it recommends

In the report's own words. A recommendation is a proposal: the meeting can agree, change or reject it.

“That the Overview and Scrutiny Committee:”
“Approves the 2026/27 Work Programme attached at Appendix A.”
“Agrees the proposed review themes, standing Housing & Homelessness Update, and briefing programme.”
“Notes that further amendments may be proposed during consideration of the Work Programme.”
“Delegates authority to the Chair, Vice-Chair and Scrutiny Officer to make minor amendments to scheduling, evidence sessions and witness lists during the municipal year, provided the agreed review themes are not materially altered.”

What the meeting decided

The minutes record: Agreed. “RESOLVED unanimously to : 1. Establish a twinning and international friendship links sub-committee to be chaired by Councillor Ross. 2. Agree that the terms of reference for the sub-committee be the referred Motion from Full Council on 15 July; and that the sub-committee would conclude its work and report back to the Overview and Scrutiny Committee meeting of 2 December 2026. 3. Approve the 2026/27 Work Programme attached at Appendix A. 4.” minutes ↗

Places and organisations it names

Hastings Borough Council

Other papers for this meeting

Overview and Scrutiny Committee agenda · Committee agenda
Appendix A- Overview and scrutiny Work Programme 2026-27 · Committee report
Minutes, 01/07/2026 Overview and Scrutiny Committee · Committee report
Overview and Scrutiny Committee minutes · Committee minutes

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