Agenda

Councillors who require a substitute to be appointed should inform Democratic Services by 4.00pm on Friday, 7 June 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 27 February 2024.

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

To consider whether it is in the public interest to exclude the press and public from the meeting during consideration of Agenda Item 14 – ‘Fleet Management Loan Facility’ which contains information ‘not for publication’ by virtue of Category 3 ‘Information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (including the authority)’ as set out in the Local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).

To consider call-in items (if any)

To consider a report of the Deputy Chief Executive.

The Annual Corporate Performance and Resource Report (CPRR) for 2023/24 provides a summary of progress in delivering the council’s priority outcomes up to 31 March 2024, with a particular focus on the final quarter of 2023/24 (January to March 2024).

The report reflects the 2023/24 Council Plan, MTFP and Portfolio priorities. It includes:

·                An overview of corporate delivery and performance (including brief highlights from the seven individual Portfolio Reports).

·                A detailed financial update, including, the outturn position on revenue and capital.

The Scrutiny Committee is recommended to:

(1)      Note the key delivery and performance issues from the council’s seven portfolios set out in sections 1.3 and 1.4.

(2)      Review progress against delivering council priorities and capital schemes alongside budget outturns contained within the report.

(3)      Note the Cash Limit and Non -Cash Limit outturn positions for 202 3/2 4 as set out in section 2.3.

(4)      Note the update to the council’s positive investments as set out in section 2.4.

(5)      Note the Dedicated Schools Grant, Housing Revenue Account and Collection Fund outturn positions as set out in sections 2.5, 2.6, and 2.7.

(6)      Note the appropriations to/from reserves and balances during the period as set out in section 2.8 and note the resulting reserves and balances position at outturn.

(7)      Note the position for the 2023/24 Capital Programme as set out in section 3.1.

(8)      Note the adjustments of capital schemes during the quarter as set out in section 3.2.

(9)      Approve the resourcing of the capital programme as set out in section 3.3.

(10)   Approve the 2023/24 prudential indicators as set out in section 3.4.

Officer contact: Alan Lawson on 0161 474 5397 or email alan.lawson@stockport.gov.uk

To consider a report of the Deputy Chief Executive.

The Year-End Report is based on the 2023/24 Portfolio Performance and Resources Agreement (PPRA). The Year-End Report focuses on delivery of the portfolio priorities from October 2023 to March 2024. It includes forecast performance and financial data (where this is available) for the portfolio, along with an update on the portfolio savings programme.

The Scrutiny Committee is recommended to:

(1)  Consider the Year-End Portfolio Performance and Resource Report;

(2)  Review the progress against delivering key projects, priority outcomes, targets and budgets for 2023/24;

(3)  Highlight key areas of and responsibility for taking forward corrective action to address any performance or resource issues;

(4)  Highlight any significant issues or changes to be fed back to the Cabinet alongside the Corporate Performance and Resource Report;

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

Officer contact: Alan Lawson on 0161 474 5397 or email alan.lawson@stockport.gov.uk

To consider a report of the Deputy Chief Executive.

This report presents the draft 2024/25 Agreement for the Finance and Resource Portfolio for consideration and comment by the Committee.

The Scrutiny Committee is recommended to review and comment on the draft Portfolio Agreement.

Officer contact: Alan Lawson on 0161 474 5397 or email alan.lawson@stockport.gov.uk

To consider a report of the Deputy Chief Executive.

The report provides an update on the revisions agreed by the Joint STAR Committee on 15 April 2024 to the council’s Contract Procedure Rules to include current legislation for Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. 

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

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

To consider a report of the Director of Place Management.

The report outlines Totally Local Company’s performance during the first year of its operation since the new Board was appointed.

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

Officer contact: Emma Stubbs by email at emma.stubbs@stockport.gov.uk

To consider a report of the Deputy Chief Executive.

The report seeks approval and authorisation to commission a capital scheme that enables the replacement of the existing Local Area Network (LAN) and WiFi system.

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

Officer contact: Adrian Davies on 0161 474 5452 or email adrian.davies@stockport.gov.uk

To consider a report of the Deputy Chief Executive.

The report sets out that earlier this year the local government finance settlement announced that all Councils would be asked to produce productivity plans. On 16 April 2024 all Councils received a letter from the minister for Local Government setting out the guidance for completion and submission of these plans.

The Scrutiny Committee is recommended to comment on the proposed Stockport approach and provide its approval or otherwise to the governance arrangements detailed in section 3.4.

Officer contact: Emma Bowe on 0161 218 1026 or email emma.bowe@stockport.gov.uk

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

This report outlines the Scrutiny Review process, provides a framework within which they should be undertaken and will support Scrutiny Committee Members with the selection of Scrutiny Review topics for the 2024/25 municipal year.

The Scrutiny Committee is recommended to:-

(1) consider the selection of a Scrutiny Review topic to be carried out during the 2024/25 municipal year.

(2) nominate members to sit on the proposed Scrutiny Review Panel.

Officer contact: Damian Eaton on 0161 474 3207 or email: damian.eaton@stockport.gov.uk

To consider a report of the Assistant Director – Legal and Democractic 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

To consider a report of the Deputy Chief Executive.

The report makes a recommendation for a new loan facility for fleet at Totally Local Company Ltd (TLC). This new loan, along with consideration of leasing will enable the Environmental Services Strategy which is currently being devised.

(NOTE: An appendix to this report contains information ‘Not for Publication’ that has been circulated to members of the Scrutiny Committee only).

The Scrutiny Committee is recommended to comment on the report.

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