Agenda and minutes

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 28 January 2013.

The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 28 January 2013 were approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

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

Councillors and officers were invited to declare any interests they had in any of the items on the agenda for the meeting.

The following interests were declared:-

Personal Interest

To consider call-in items (if any).

There were no items to consider.

To consider whether it is in the public interest to exclude the public during consideration of the following agenda items:-

·         Item 5 “Insurance Scrutiny Review – Update”, which contains information ‘not for publication’ in Appendix 2 by virtue of Category 3 ‘Information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (including the authority)’ as set out in the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended).

·         Item 13 ‘Development of Creative Industries & Specialist Retail in Stockport Market Place - Strategic Property Acquisition” which contains information ‘not for publication’ in the Appendices by virtue of Category 3 ‘Information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (including the authority)’ as set out in the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended).

·         Item 14 ‘Covent Garden Village’ which contains information ‘not for publication’ in Appendices 2, 3 and 4 by virtue of Category 3 ‘Information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (including the authority)’ as set out in the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended).

·         Item 15 ‘Brinnington Regeneration’ which contains information ‘not for publication’ in Appendices A and B by virtue of Category 3 ‘Information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (including the authority)’ as set out in the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended).

·         Item 16 ‘Dialstone Regeneration Scheme’ which contains information ‘not for publication’ in the Confidential Appendix by virtue of Category 3 ‘Information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (including the authority)’ as set out in the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended).

·         Item 17 “Sale of site of former Fir Tree Primary School, Reddish”, which contains information ‘not for publication’ in the Confidential Appendix by virtue of Category 3 ‘Information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (including the authority)’ as set out in the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended).

RESOLVED – That in order to prevent the disclosure of information which was not for publication relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (including the authority)’ as set out in the Local Government Act 1972 by virtue of Category 3 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972 as amended) the disclosure of which would not be in the public interest, would not be fair and would be in breach of Data Protection principles, the public be excluded from the meeting during consideration of:

Item 5 “Insurance Scrutiny Review – Update”, which contains information ‘not for publication’ in Appendix 2.

Item 13 ‘Development of Creative Industries & Specialist Retail in Stockport Market Place - Strategic Property Acquisition” which contains information ‘not for publication’ in the Appendices.

Item 14 ‘Covent Garden Village’ which contains information ‘not for publication’ in Appendices 2, 3 and 4.

Item 15 ‘Brinnington Regeneration’ which contains information ‘not for publication’ in Appendices A and B.

To consider a report of the Corporate Director, Corporate and Support Services.

(Note: Appendix 2 contains information ‘not for publication’ and has been circulated to members of the Scrutiny Committee only).

The Scrutiny Committee is invited to note the report.

Officer contact Andrew Pollard – Head of Financial Support Services on 0161 474 4018 or andrew.pollard@stockport.gov.uk

The Corporate Director for Corporate and Support Services submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) providing the Scrutiny Committee with an update on performance regarding the management of public liability claims relating to Highways.

The following comments were made/ issues raised:-

·         The Scrutiny Committee noted that there had been a significant improvement over the last two years with savings of £0.5m in 2010/11, and potentially £1.0m in 2011/12, compared to earlier years.

·         The information in relation to claims was used to influence decisions regarding schemes to be included within the capital programme.

·         The Scrutiny Committee noted that a condition survey had been commissioned of the Council’s highways and footways infrastructure.

·         That from 31 July 2013 there would be changes required to the way in which claims were processed and an assessment of what additional resources would be required to comply with these changes was being undertaken.

RESOLVED – (1) That the report be noted.

(2) That a further report be submitted to this Scrutiny Committee and the Environment and Economy Scrutiny Committee detailing the results of the condition survey being undertaken of the Council’s highways and footways infrastructure.

(3) That a further report be submitted to this Scrutiny Committee in relation to the resources implication to comply with the changes proposed as part of the Ministry of Justice Reforms.

To consider a report of the Corporate Director, Corporate and Support Services.

This report provides an update on progress in delivering the Council’s priorities and budget at the third quarter of 2012/13, including full-year financial and performance forecasts.

The revenue budget is forecasting an increased surplus of £5.110m, with five portfolios contributing to a cash-limits surplus of over £2m while reduced capital financing costs are contributing to a non-cash limit surplus of over £3m.

Three quarters of priority measures are forecast to improve or maintain performance this year, with 72% forecast to meet or exceed targets.

The Executive at its meeting on 18 February 2013 approved the recommendations in the report.

The Scrutiny Committee is asked to:

a)    Consider the third quarter Corporate Performance and Resources update report.

b)   Review the forecast performance and budgets for 2012/13, and progress in delivering corporate priorities.

Officer contact: Andrea Stewart / Christine Buxton, telephone number 0161 474 3243/ 4124, email  andrea.stewart@stockport.gov.uk / Christine.buxton@stockport.gov.uk

The Corporate Director for Corporate and Support Services submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) providing an update on progress in delivering the Council’s priorities and budget at the third quarter of 2012/13, including full-year financial and performance forecasts.

The Executive Leader and Portfolio holder for Policy, Reform & Finance (Councillor Sue Derbyshire) and the Executive Councillor for Governance and Corporate Services (Councillor Martin Candler) attended the meeting to answer member’s questions.

It was reported that the Executive at its meeting on 18 February 2013 had approved the recommendations in the report.

The following comments were made/ issues raised:-

·         The total reserves and balances had increased to £44.169M to accommodate any potential voluntary redundancy costs.

·         The report acknowledged that it would be difficult to maintain performance in the light of the budget reductions

·         The Scrutiny Committee noted the issues in relation to rental levels at the incubator/ managed workshop facilities at Broadstone and Houldsworth Mills.

·         It was noted that an Action Plan was being prepared in response to the results of the Employee Survey.

·         There was a need to continue to provide a facility for members of the public to contact the council by telephone in addition to an increase in on-line communications.

RESOLVED - (1) That the third quarter Corporate Performance and Resources update report be noted.

(2) The forecast performance and budgets for 2012/13, and progress in delivering corporate priorities be noted.

To consider a report of the Corporate Director, Corporate and Support Services.

The report provides a detailed overview of performance which relates to the Corporate, Resource Management and Governance Scrutiny Committee.

The information is provided in the form of the Quarter Three 2012/13 Portfolio Performance and Resources Reports for the Policy, Reform & Finance and Governance and Corporate Services Portfolios.

The Scrutiny Committee is recommended to:-

a)    Consider the third quarter Portfolio Performance and Resource update reports,

b)   Review the progress against priorities, performance and budgets for 2012/13,

c)    Highlight key areas of and responsibility for taking forward corrective action to address any existing or forecast performance or resource issues,

d)   Identify how areas of strong performance and good practice can be shared in other services.

Officer contact:Peter Owston, Performance and Information Team peter.owston@stockport.gov.uk (474 3274) Susan Wood, Strategic Accountant susan.wood@stockport.go.uk (218 1032)

The Corporate Director for Corporate and Support Services submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) providing a detailed overview of performance which related to the Corporate, Resource Management and Governance Scrutiny Committee.

The information was provided in the form of the Quarter Three 2012/13 Portfolio Performance and Resources Reports for the Policy, Reform & Finance and Governance and Corporate Services Portfolios.

The Executive Leader and Portfolio holder for Policy, Reform & Finance (Councillor Sue Derbyshire) and the Executive Councillor for Governance and Corporate Services (Councillor Martin Candler) attended the meeting to answer member’s questions.

The following comments were made/ issues raised:-

·         The Corporate and Support Services Review aimed to reduce activity rather than performance and ensure support services were provided once in the right place.

·         In response to a recent government consultation, preference had been expressed for a local approach to transparency rather than introducing statutory requirements.

RESOLVED – (1) That the report be noted.

(2) That a report be submitted to this Scrutiny Committee in relation to the steps being taken to ensure that support for those affected by welfare reform was targeted and members of the public were aware of how to access it.

(3) That further information in relation to the Jackson Review be circulated to members of the Scrutiny Committee.

To consider a report of the Corporate Director, Corporate and Support Services.

The report details performance and activity of the Council's Treasury Management function for the third quarter of 2012/13, outlining how the economy has changed during the year and how the Treasury Management function has responded to this.

Investment performance has been sustained throughout the third quarter of the financial year and the Council continues to make a respectable investment return despite prevailing low interest rates.

The Executive at its meeting on 18 February 2013 approved the recommendations in the report.

The Scrutiny Committee is invited to receive this report in line with best practice guidelines.

Officer contact: Lorna Salvage, 0161 474 4026, lorna.salvage@stockport.gov.uk

The Corporate Director for Corporate and Support Services submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) inviting the Scrutiny Committee to consider performance in the third quarter of 2012/13 in relation to the Treasury Management function.

It was reported that the Executive at its meeting on 18 February 2013 had approved the recommendations in the report.

RESOLVED – That, in line with best practice guidelines the report be received and performance in respect of the Treasury Management function be noted.

To consider a report of the Corporate Director for Corporate and Support Services. (To follow)

The Scrutiny Committee is invited to consider the proposals in the report.

Officer contact: Steve Houston on 474 4000 or email: steve.houston@stockport.gov.uk

The Corporate Director for Corporate and Support Services submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) informing the Scrutiny Committee that the Executive at its meeting on 18 February 2013 had agreed the second tranche of savings proposals for 2013/14 and 2014/15 for consultation and that each scrutiny committee should have the opportunity to ask questions, review and comment upon the savings propositions which relate to their remit. In addition, scrutiny members were invited to make comments upon the overall approach being taken by the Executive to respond to the very significant financial challenge faced by the Council.

The Executive Leader and Portfolio holder for Policy, Reform & Finance (Councillor Sue Derbyshire) and the Executive Councillor for Governance and Corporate Services (Councillor Martin Candler) attended the meeting to answer member’s questions.

The Labour Group stated that they would not support a reduction in the number of Scrutiny Committees

RESOLVED – The Scrutiny Committee noted the report and referred the above comment to the Executive for consideration.

To consider a joint report of the Corporate Director, Corporate and Support Services and the Service Director (Place Development).

The report provided details of a proposal to implement a Local Authority Mortgage Scheme (LAMS) in which the Local Authority would provide an indemnity for a portion of the deposit required by banks. The rationale for the scheme was based on wishing to take a pro-active role in supporting the local economy, pump priming the housing market and providing a means for an affordable entry onto the property ladder for first time buyers. The scheme would also have the added benefit of reducing the pressure on the demand for social housing by potentially removing eligible local first time buyers from the housing waiting lists.

This proposal will be considered by the Executive at the meeting on 2 April 2013.

The Scrutiny Committee is invited to comment on the report.

Officer contact: Michael Cullen on 474 4631 or email: michael.cullen@stockport.gov.uk

A joint report (copies of which had been circulated) of the Corporate Director for Corporate and Support Services and the Service Director (Place Development) was submitted providing details of a proposal to implement a Local Authority Mortgage Scheme in which the Local Authority would provide an indemnity for a portion of the deposit required by banks. The rationale for the scheme was based on wishing to take a pro-active role in supporting the local economy, pump priming the housing market and providing a means for an affordable entry onto the property ladder for first time buyers. The scheme would also have the added benefit of reducing the pressure on the demand for social housing by potentially removing eligible local first time buyers from the housing waiting lists.

It was reported that the report would be considered by the Executive at its meeting on 2 April 2013.

The Executive Councillor for Supporting Communities (Councillor Mark Weldon) attended the meeting to answer member’s questions.

The following comments were made/ issues raised:-

·         This was an excellent scheme.

·         The Scrutiny Committee noted that the scheme did not apply to new build properties.

·         Applicants must provide a minimum of 5% deposit although this could be higher.

·         There was a need to consider the implications of both the ‘cash backed’ and unfunded’ schemes as there were concerns regarding the potential risks involved with the ‘unfunded’ scheme.

RESOLVED – That the scheme be supported and the report be noted.

To consider a joint report of the Corporate Director, Corporate and Support Services and Service Director (Place Development).

The report provides an update on the use of the loan facility to develop affordable homes during the period and seeks the extension of the agreement for a further three years.

This proposal will be considered by the Executive at the meeting on 2 April 2013.

The Scrutiny Committee is invited to comment on the report.

Officer contact: Michael Cullen on 474 4631 or email: michael.cullen@stockport.gov.uk

A joint report (copies of which had been circulated) of the Corporate Director, Corporate and Support Services and Service Director (Place Development) was submitted providing an update on the use of the loan facility to develop affordable homes during the period and seeking the extension of the agreement for a further three years.

It was reported that the report would be considered by the Executive at its meeting on 2 April 2013.

The Executive Councillor for Supporting Communities (Councillor Mark Weldon) attended the meeting to answer member’s questions.

RESOLVED – (1) That the Executive be recommended to extend the scheme as detailed in the report.

(2) That details of the number of empty properties brought back into use be provided to members of the Scrutiny Committee.

To consider a report of the Corporate Director for Corporate and Support Services.

The report invites the Scrutiny Committee to comment upon the proposed improvement works to Bruntwood Park operational depot and the necessary funding required to complete the project.

This proposal will be considered by the Executive at the meeting on 2 April 2013.

The Scrutiny Committee is invited to comment on the proposed works to be undertaken at Bruntwood Park Depot, and in line with the January 2012 Executive report, the remaining capital receipt being released to fund relevant works and that additional funding requirement from Public Realm and Property Reserves be utilised for the purpose of Bruntwood Park Depot.

Officer contact Murray Carr on telephone number 0161 474 3649 or alternatively email murray.carr@stockport.gov.uk

The Corporate Director for Corporate and Support Services submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) inviting the Scrutiny Committee to comment upon the proposed improvement works to the Bruntwood Park operational depot and the necessary funding required to complete the project.

It was reported that the report would be considered by the Executive at its meeting on 2 April 2013.

RESOLVED – (1) That the proposed works to be undertaken at the Bruntwood Park Depot be noted.

(2) That the Corporate Director for Corporate and Support Services be requested to confirm whether it was intended to improve the condition of the access road to the depot and whether the number of park vehicles using the road was likely to increase.

To consider a report of the Corporate Director for Corporate and Support Services.

The report invites the Scrutiny Committee to comment upon the proposed the disposal of the land for proposed residential development, following the marketing of the site.

This proposal will be considered by the Executive at the meeting on 2 April 2013.

(Note: The Appendix contains information ‘not for publication’ and has been circulated to Members of the Scrutiny Committee only).

The Scrutiny Committee is invited to comment on the proposed disposal of the site to Stockport Homes working in partnership with Seddon Developments for residential development as outlined in the report and set out in the Confidential Appendix to the report.

Officer contact Murray Carr on telephone number 0161 474 3649 or alternatively email murray.carr@stockport.gov.uk

The Corporate Director for Corporate and Support Services submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) inviting the Scrutiny Committee to comment upon the proposed the disposal of the land at the site of the former Fir Tree Primary School for proposed residential development, following the marketing of the site.

It was reported that the report would be considered by the Executive at its meeting on 2 April 2013.

(NOTE: the report included information ‘Not for Publication’ contained within its appendix that had been circulated to members of the Scrutiny Committee only)

RESOLVED – That the Executive be recommended to agree Offer 2 as detailed in the confidential appendix to the report.

To consider a report of the Service Director (Place Development).

The report outlines the proposed strategy for encouraging the development of creative industries and specialist retail in Stockport, focussed primarily on the Market Place, and the anticipated outcomes of the strategy and the importance of the acquisition of property in order to meet its objectives.

This proposal will be considered by the Executive at the meeting on 2 April 2013.

(Note: The Appendices contains information ‘not for publication’ and have been circulated to members of the Scrutiny Committee only).

The Central Stockport Area Committee at its meeting on 28 February 2013 noted the report but due the lateness of the publication of the report, members of the Area Committee would forward any comments to the Service Director (Place Development) for consideration.

The Scrutiny Committee is requested to note and comment on the contents of the report.

Officer Contact: Nicola Turner/Henrietta Achampong on 0161 218 1635/0161 474 4406 or e mail: nicola.turner@stockport.gov.uk/henrietta.achampong@stockport.gov.uk

The Service Director (Place Development) submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) outlining the proposed strategy for encouraging the development of creative industries and specialist retail in Stockport, focussed primarily on the Market Place, and the anticipated outcomes of the strategy and the importance of the acquisition of property in order to meet its objectives.

(NOTE: the report included information ‘Not for Publication’ contained within the appendices that had been circulated to members of the Scrutiny Committee only. Members of the public were excluded from the meeting during the consideration of the appendices only)

It was reported that the report would be considered by the Executive at its meeting on 2 April 2013.

The Executive Councillor for Economic Development and Regeneration (Councillor Iain Roberts) attended the meeting to answer member’s questions.

The following comments were made/ issues raised:-

·         The Scrutiny Committee noted that it was intended to fund the scheme through Adult Social Care Capital Funding.

·         The business plans submitted by Arts for Recovery in the Community (Arc) and Pure Radio demonstrated the ability to meet the cost of the Business Rates.

RESOLVED – (1) That the report be noted.

(2) That the business plans submitted by Arc and Pure Radio be circulated to members of the Scrutiny Committee.

To consider a joint report of the Corporate Director, Corporate and Support Services and Service Director (Place Development).

The report sets out the current financial position to enable the delivery of the Covent Garden scheme, outlines the delivery strategy for the total scheme and the proposed strategy for the identification of a preferred developer partner to bring forward future phases of the master plan.

This proposal will be considered by the Executive at the meeting on 2 April 2013.

(Note: Appendices 2, 3 and 4 contain information ‘not for publication’ and have been circulated to members of the Scrutiny Committee only).

The Central Stockport Area Committee at its meeting on 28 February 2013 noted the report

The Scrutiny Committee is requested to note and comment on the contents of the report.

Officer contact: Andy Kippax on 0161 474 4319 or e mail: andy.kippax@stockport.gov.uk

The Service Director (Place Development) submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) setting out the current financial position to enable the delivery of the Covent Garden scheme, outlining the delivery strategy for the total scheme and the proposed strategy for the identification of a preferred developer partner to bring forward future phases of the master plan.

(NOTE: the report included information ‘Not for Publication’ contained within appendices 2,3 and 4 that had been circulated to members of the Scrutiny Committee only)

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

To consider a joint report of the Service Director (Place Development) and Corporate Director, Corporate and Support Services.

The report provides the Scrutiny Committee with an update on progress in the delivery of the Brinnington Regeneration Plan; advises members of the outcome of a recent tendering process to identify a developer partner to take forward new housing development in Brinnington; outlines work on site assembly for the relocation of Castle Hill School in Brinnington to existing and improved accommodation at the former Offerton School site including the demolition of Castle Hill School and the redevelopment of the site for housing purposes; and outlines the proposed community consultation which forms part of these regeneration proposals.

This proposal will be considered by the Executive at the meeting on 2 April 2013.

(Note: Appendices A and B contain information ‘not for publication’ and has been circulated to Members of the Scrutiny Committee only).

The Central Stockport Area Committee at its meeting on 28 February 2013 noted the report

The Scrutiny Committee is requested to note and comment on the contents of the report.

Officer contact: Andy Kippax on 0161 474 4319 or e mail: andy.kippax@stockport.gov.uk

The Service Director (Place Development) submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) providing the Scrutiny Committee with an update on progress in the delivery of the Brinnington Regeneration Plan; advising members of the outcome of a recent tendering process to identify a developer partner to take forward the new housing development in Brinnington; outlining work on site assembly for the relocation of Castle Hill School in Brinnington to existing and improved accommodation at the former Offerton School site including the demolition of Castle Hill School and the redevelopment of the site for housing purposes; and outlined the proposed community consultation which formed part of these regeneration proposals.

(NOTE: the report included information ‘Not for Publication’ contained within appendices A and B that had been circulated to members of the Scrutiny Committee only)

The following comments were made/ issues raised:-

·         There was a need to occupy the vacant buildings at the former Offerton School site as soon as possible to avoid them deterioting

·         It was essential to make sure that the current users at the Lapwing Centre were accommodated in the new leisure facility.

·         The Scrutiny Committee noted that at this stage only a desk top survey had been undertaken and therefore the indicative costs shown in the confidential appendix may increase following further site investigations.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

To consider a joint report of the Corporate Director, Corporate and Support Services and the Service Director (Place Development).

The report seeks the Scrutiny Committee’s views on the revised agreement reached with THi Riverside Limited (with GB Buildings Solutions as the guarantor) to facilitate the delivery of a revised regeneration and development proposal to meet Council and Community objectives on the Dialstone Centre and Blackstone Fields sites.

This proposal will be considered by the Executive at the meeting on 2 April 2013.

(Note: The Appendix contains information ‘not for publication’ and has been circulated to members of the Scrutiny Committee only).

The Scrutiny Committee is asked to comment on the report and the recommendations detailed in paragraph 4.

Officer contact Andy Kippax telephone number 0161 474 4319 or by e-mail on andy.kippax@stockport.gov.uk

A joint report (copies of which had been circulated) of the Corporate Director for Corporate and Support Services and the Service Director (Place Development) was submitted seeking the Scrutiny Committee’s views on the revised agreement reached with THi Riverside Limited (with GB Buildings Solutions as the guarantor) to facilitate the delivery of a revised regeneration and development proposal to meet Council and Community objectives on the Dialstone Centre and Blackstone Fields sites.

It was reported that the report would be considered by the Executive at its meeting on 2 April 2013.

The Executive Councillor for Economic Development and Regeneration (Councillor Iain Roberts) attended the meeting to answer member’s questions. In addition the Leader of the Council (Councillor Sue Derbyshire) answered questions from members in relation to the scheme.

(NOTE: the report included information ‘Not for Publication’ contained within its appendix that had been circulated to members of the Scrutiny Committee only. Members of the public were excluded from the meeting during the consideration of the appendix only)

RESOLVED – (1) That the Executive be recommended to proceed with the scheme as detailed in the report.

(2) That the Chair and Vice Chair of this Scrutiny Committee be kept informed of progress in relation to how the scheme was proceeding.

To consider a report of the Monitoring Officer (To follow).

The Scrutiny Committee is asked to recommend that the changes detailed in the reports be adopted by the Council Meeting.

Officer contact Craig Ainsworth on telephone number 0161 474 3204 or alternatively email craig.ainsworth@stockport.gov.uk.

The Corporate Director for Corporate and Support Services submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) inviting the Scrutiny Committee to consider amendments to the Council’s Constitution and proposed changes to the Contract Procedure Rules.

It was reported that the Constitution Working Party at its meeting on 8 March 2013 had (i) recommended the proposed changes to the Contract Procedure Rules subject to:-

·         the Council Solicitor being invited to explore the options  so that local firms would have the first opportunity to tender for work and that authority be delegated to him to propose further amendments to the Contract Procedure Rules to help facilitate this, prior to their approval by the Council Meeting.

·         references to the appropriate ‘Corporate Director’ being amended to ‘Service Director’ and that an additional clause be in included in paragraph 27 ‘Exceptions’ requiring that all exceptions to the Contract Procedure Rules should require the approval of the Council Solicitor.

·         The third paragraph of Contract Procedure Rule 2 being amended to read:-

‘Commissioners of services should be aware that the Council also has a range of in-house departments and service providers (including ICT; Communications; a wholly owned company and joint venture involving the Council) that should always be given the opportunity to supply such service in the first instance, except with the approval of the appropriate Service Director’.

·         an individual Executive Councillor decision not being required for each social care and educational placement.

(ii)  Requested that local businesses be advised of the opportunities to tender for work with the Council via the e tendering system (The Chest)

(iii) Endorsed the proposed amendments to the Constitution subject to:-

·         paragraph 4 of the Council Meeting Procedure Rules ‘Appointment of Substitute Members of Committees’ being transferred to a more appropriate part of the Constitution.

·         a link being provided in the Constitution to the Council’s Management Structure

·         clarification being sought with regard to whether any of the responsibilities of the Director of Public Health lay with Public Health for England.

(iv) Recommended that the Monitoring Officer be authorised to make any future minor typographical corrections, title changes and renumbering of sections in the Constitution, subject to any such changes being reported on a regular basis to members of the Corporate, Resource Management and Governance Scrutiny Committee and Executive Councillors

RESOLVED - (1) That the proposed amendments to the Constitution be endorsed and recommended to the Council Meeting for adoption subject to the comments of the Constitution Working Party as detailed above.

(2) That the Monitoring Officer be authorised to make any future minor typographical corrections, title changes and renumbering of sections in the Constitution.

To consider a report of the Democratic Services Manager.               

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

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

Officer contact: Craig Ainsworth, Democratic Services Manager, telephone number 474 3204, email: craig.ainsworth@stockport.gov.uk

The Democratic Services Manager submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) setting out the planned items for the Scrutiny Committee’s future meetings and Forward Plan items which fell within the remit of the Scrutiny Committee.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.