Issue - meetings

To consider a report of the Corporate, Resource Management & Governance Scrutiny Committee.

The report will set out the findings and recommendations of the Scrutiny Committee following the completion of the Review Panel’s investigation into how to optimise the relationship between the Council’s scrutiny arrangements and the Greater Manchester Combined Authority and its scrutiny committees.

Officer Contact: Jonathan Vali, 0161 474 3201, jonathan.vali@stockport.gov.uk

The Chair of the Corporate, Resource Management and Governance Scrutiny Committee (Councillor John McGahan) attended the meeting to present the final report of the Scrutiny Review ‘How Scrutiny in Stockport interacts with Scrutiny at AGMA/GMCA level’ (copies of which had been circulated) and to answer questions from Cabinet Members.

RESOLVED – (1) That the report and recommendations in Appendix 1 to the Scrutiny Review ‘How Scrutiny in Stockport interacts with Scrutiny at AGMA/GMCA level’ be referred to the appropriate individuals and organisations for their comments, and the outcomes reported back to the Corporate, Resource Management and Governance Scrutiny Committee and to the Cabinet for consideration.

(2) That the gratitude of the Cabinet be recorded for the work undertaken by the Scrutiny Review Panel ‘How Scrutiny in Stockport interacts with Scrutiny at AGMA/GMCA level’ and others involved in the Review.

To consider an update from the Democratic Services Manager.

Officer Contact: Jonathan Vali, 0161 474 3201, jonathan.vali@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager provided the Scrutiny Committee with a summary of the findings of the Review Panel that was examining the relationship between Stockport’s Scrutiny processes and those of the Greater Manchester Combined Authority.

These findings fell into two broad areas and included the following:-

Membership of and nomination processes to GMCA Scrutiny Committees

·           improving the clarity and transparency of the nomination and appointment process

·           providing continuity of membership

·           linking-members from local scrutiny to the relevant GM scrutiny committee

·           investing in training, particular to develop greater understanding of strategic role of GM

·           gender balance

·           improving the engagement of independents councillors

Communications

·         Improved information to members and officers about what was happening at GMCA

·         and enhanced element of the Leader’s Report to provide greater focus on forward view of GM decisions, particularly where they impact Stockport

·         improved information/ greater detail in the GMCA Forward Plan of Strategic Decisions

The Scrutiny Committee endorsed the broad outline of the review.

RESOLVED – (1) That the update be noted.

(2) That the Chair and Lead Councillor of the Panel be authorised to approve the final report ‘How Scrutiny in Stockport interacts with Scrutiny at AGMA/ GMCA level’, following further consultation with scrutiny members and contributors for the review, for submission to the Cabinet and GMCA at the earliest opportunity.

 To consider a report of the Democratic Services Manager.

The report outlines a suggested process for the selection of Scrutiny Review topics for 2017/2018.

The Scrutiny Committee is invited to consider and confirm its preferred topic for inclusion in the 2017/2018 Scrutiny Work Programme.

Officer Contact: Craig Ainsworth on Tel: 474 3204 or email: craig.ainsworth@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) outlining a suggested process for the selection of Scrutiny Review topics for 2017/18.

It was suggested that the Scrutiny Committee could undertake a joint scrutiny review with the Communities and Housing Scrutiny Committee with regard to the development of a strategy for ‘Town Centre Living’ which would include consideration of what constituted the ‘town centre’; what type and form of residential accommodation was appropriate; the implications for current residents; and the necessary infrastructure to support new residential development.

RESOLVED – (1) That the Council Meeting be recommended to include a joint scrutiny review between this Scrutiny Committee and the Communities and Housing Scrutiny Committee on ‘Town Centre Living’ within the 2017/18 Scrutiny Work Programme.

(2) That Councillors Graham Greenhalgh, Oliver Johnstone and Charlie Stewart be nominated to serve on the Scrutiny Review Panel from this Scrutiny Committee.

To consider a report of the Democratic Services Manager.

The report outlines a suggested process for the selection of Scrutiny Review topics for 2017/2018.

The Scrutiny Committee are invited to comment on the report and select a Scrutiny Review Topic for the 2017/2018 municipal year and to nominate people to participate in the review.

Officer Contact: Craig Ainsworth on Tel: 474 3204 or email: craig.ainsworth@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) inviting the Scrutiny Committee to consider the process for the identification of suitable Scrutiny Review topics and to suggest topics for inclusions within the Scrutiny Work Programme.

RESOLVED – (1) That the Council Meeting be recommended to include ‘Open Space Provision for 14-19 year olds’ within the 2017/18 Scrutiny Work Programme.

(2) That Councillors Tom Dowse (Lead Councillor), Malcolm Allan, Annette Finnie, John Taylor and Elise Wilson be appointed as members of the Scrutiny Review Panel.

To consider a report of the Democratic Services Manager.

The report outlines a suggested process for the selection of Scrutiny Review topics for 2017/2018.

The Scrutiny Committee is invited to consider and confirm its preferred topic for inclusion in the 2017/2018 Scrutiny Work Programme.

Officer Contact: Craig Ainsworth on Tel: 474 3204 or email: craig.ainsworth@stockport.gov.uk

The Democratic Services Manager submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) setting out the process for the selection of Scrutiny Review topics by Scrutiny Committees to be carried out during the 2017/18 municipal year.

RESOLVED – (1) That a Review be undertaken into ‘How Scrutiny in Stockport interacts with Scrutiny at AGMA/ GMCA level’.

(2) That the following members be appointed to the Review Panel:

           Councillor Charles-Jones

Councillor Roy Driver

Councillor John McGahan

Councillor Lisa Smart

Councillor June Somekh (Lead Member)

To consider a report of the Democratic Services Manager.

The report outlines the agreed process for the selection of Scrutiny Review topics for 2017/2018.

A suggestion was made at the last meeting to undertake a review of the obesity/ diabetes during the 2017/18.

The Scrutiny Committee is invited to consider and confirm its preferred topic for inclusion in the 2017/2018 Scrutiny Work Programme.

Officer Contact: Jonathan Vali, 0161 474 3201, jonathan.vali@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) inviting the Scrutiny Committee to suggest topics for in-depth review to be carried out during the 2017/18 municipal year.

The Scrutiny Committee had considered possible topics at its previous meeting and had requested consideration of the topic of obesity and diabetes. The Democratic Services Manager and the Deputy Director of Public Health outlined a possible scope for the review, focussing on a ‘whole system approach’ to addressing the causes of unhealthy weight.

RESOLVED – That the Democratic Services Manager be requested to include the topic ‘A whole-system approach to tackling unhealthy weight’ in the draft Scrutiny Work Programme for submission to the Council Meeting on 14 September 2017.

To consider a report of the Democratic Services Manager.

The report outlines a suggested process for the selection of Scrutiny Review topics for 2017/2018.

The Scrutiny Committee is invited to consider the selection of Scrutiny Review topics to be carried out during the 2017/2018 municipal year

Officer Contact: Craig Ainsworth on Tel: 474 3204 or email: craig.ainsworth@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) inviting the Scrutiny Committee to consider the process for the identification of suitable Scrutiny Review topics and to suggest topics for inclusion within the Scrutiny Work Programme.

A Member raised the possibility of a scrutiny review on Driverless Cars and the impact of new technology on motor vehicles. However, the Scrutiny Committee wished to consider other options and it was:-

RESOLVED – That the report be considered further at the next meeting of the Scrutiny Committee to be held on 3 August 2017.

To consider a report of the Democratic Services Manager.

The report outlines a suggested process for the selection of Scrutiny Review topics for 2017/2018.

The Scrutiny Co-ordination Committee is invited to consider and comment on the report prior to it being circulated to the July cycle of Scrutiny Committees.

Officer Contact: Craig Ainsworth on Tel: 474 3204 or email: craig.ainsworth@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) requesting the Scrutiny Committee to give consideration to the selection of a Scrutiny Review Topic to be carried out during the 2017/2018 municipal year.

RESOLVED – That consideration of this item be deferred to the next meeting to allow Councillors to give full consideration to the selection of the Scrutiny Review topic selection for 2017/2018

To consider a report of the Democratic Services Manager.

The report outlines a suggested process for the selection of Scrutiny Review topics for 2017/2018.

The Scrutiny Co-ordination Committee is invited to consider and comment on the report prior to it being circulated to the July cycle of Scrutiny Committees.

Officer Contact: Craig Ainsworth on Tel: 474 3204 or email: craig.ainsworth@stockport.gov.uk

The Democratic Services Manager submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) setting out the process for the selection of Scrutiny Review topics by Scrutiny Committees to be carried out during the 2017/18 municipal year.

RESOLVED – That the selection of topics be discussed further at the next meeting of the Scrutiny Committee

To consider a report of the Democratic Services Manager.

The report outlines a suggested process for the selection of Scrutiny Review topics for 2017/2018.

The Scrutiny Co-ordination Committee is invited to consider and comment on the report prior to it being circulated to the July cycle of Scrutiny Committees.

Officer Contact: Craig Ainsworth on Tel: 474 3204 or email: craig.ainsworth@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) inviting the Scrutiny Committee to consider the process for the identification of suitable Scrutiny Review topics and to suggest topics for inclusions within the Scrutiny Work Programme.

Members suggested that the Scrutiny Committee could make a useful contribution to the development of a strategy for ‘Town Centre Living’ which would include consideration of what constituted the ‘town centre’; what type and form of residential accommodation was appropriate; the implications for current residents; and the necessary infrastructure to support new residential development.

RESOLVED – That the Council Meeting be recommended to include ‘Town Centre Living’ within the 2017/18 Scrutiny Work Programme.

To consider a report of the Democratic Services Manager.

The report outlines the agreed process for the selection of Scrutiny Review topics for 2017/2018.

The Scrutiny Committee is invited to consider the selection of Scrutiny Review topics to be carried out during the 2017/2018 municipal year.

Officer Contact: Jonathan Vali, 0161 474 3201, jonathan.vali@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) inviting the Scrutiny Committee to suggest topics for in-depth review to be carried out during the 2017/18 municipal year.

RESOLVED – That the Democratic Services Manager, in consultation with appropriate officers and partners, be requested to give consideration to the feasibility of a review topic relating to diabetes and obesity.

To consider a report of the Democratic Services Manager.

The report outlines a suggested process for the selection of Scrutiny Review topics for 2017/2018.

The Scrutiny Co-ordination Committee is invited to consider and comment on the report prior to it being circulated to the July cycle of Scrutiny Committees.

Officer Contact: Craig Ainsworth on Tel: 474 3204 or email: craig.ainsworth@stockport.gov.uk

The Democratic Services Manager submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) providing for comment the report which will be circulated to all Scrutiny Committees to inform the selection of Scrutiny Review topics for 2017/2018.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted and it be circulated to all Scrutiny Committees for consideration.