Agenda

Councillors who require a substitute to be appointed should inform Democratic Services by 4.00 pm on Friday, 30 August 2024 (Councillors who wish to arrange their own substitute should inform Democratic Services of their substitute prior to the commencement of the meeting).

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 11 June 2024.

Councillors and officers to declare any interests which they have in any of the items on the agenda for the meeting.

To consider call-in items (if any)

To consider a report of the Assistant Director of Finance (Interim Section 151 Officer).

The report provides an update on the revenue budget forecast outturn for the period to the end of June 2024 (Quarter 1). The report also provides an update on the Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG), Housing Revenue Account (HRA) and Capital Programme as at Quarter 1. 

The Scrutiny Committee is recommended to note and comment on the content of the report including the recommendation to Cabinet.

Officer contact: Jonathan Davies on 0161 218 1025 or email jonathan.davies@stockport.gov.uk

To consider a report of the Assistant Director of Finance (Interim Section 151 Officer).

The report reviews treasury management activities and the actual prudential and treasury indicators for 2023/24. It also meets the requirements of both the CIPFA Code of Practice on Treasury Management (the Code) and the CIPFA Prudential Code for Capital Finance in Local Authorities (the Prudential Code).

The Scrutiny Committee is recommended to comment on the report and recommend Cabinet to:

(1) approve the actual 2023/24 prudential and treasury indicators in this report; and

(2) note the Annual Treasury Management Report for 2023/24.

Officer contact: Lorna Soufian on tel 0161 474 4026 or email lorna.soufian@stockport.gov.uk 

To consider a report of the Assistant Director of Finance (Interim Section 151 Officer).

The report updates the Committee on treasury management activities and ensures that the council is implementing best practice in accordance with the CIPFA (Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy) Code of Practice for Treasury Management.

The Scrutiny Committee is recommended to note the report and comment upon the report.

Officer contact: Lorna Soufian tel 0161 474 4026 or email lorna.soufian@stockport.gov.uk

To consider a report of the Assistant Director for Finance (Interim Section 151 Officer) and Cabinet Member for Finance and Resources.

The report provides the outcome of the annual review of the council’s Reserves Policy following the reporting of the council’s 2023/24 outturn position.

The Scrutiny Committee is recommended to note and comment upon the report including the recommendations to Cabinet.

Officer contact: Jonathan Davies on 0161 218 1025 or email jonathan.davies@stockport.gov.uk

To consider a report of the Assistant Director for Legal & Democratic Governance.

The report updates the Scrutiny Committee on the impact of the Voter ID requirements in relation to the number of residents unable to vote in the three elections which took place in 2024; namely the Local Elections and GM Combined Authority Mayoral Election in May 2024 and the Parliamentary Election in 2024.

The Scrutiny Committee is recommended to note and comment upon the report.

Officer contact: Vicki Bates on 0161 474 3219 or email vicki.bates@stockport.gov.uk 

To consider a report of the Assistant Director for Legal & Democratic Governance.

The report sets out various suggested amendments to the Constitution, mainly relating to the amendments to the Officer Scheme of delegations within the Officer Functions section of the Scheme of Delegation to realign some functions due to recent changes in roles and post holders.

The Scrutiny Committee is recommended to note and comment upon the report.

Officer contact: Vicki Bates on 0161 474 3219 or email vicki.bates@stockport.gov.uk 

To consider a report of the Assistant Director for Legal & Democratic Governance.

The report sets out planned agenda items for the Scrutiny Committee’s next meeting and Forward Plan items that fall within the remit of the Scrutiny Committee.

The Scrutiny Committee is invited to consider the information in the report and put forward any agenda items for future meetings of the Committee.

Officer contact: Jacqueline Kramer on 0161 474 2978 or email: jacqueline.kramer@stockport.gov.uk