Agenda

Councillors who require a substitute to be appointed should inform Democratic Services by 4.00pm on Friday, 11 October 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 3 September 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 Executive Director for Corporate and Support Services.

The report provides an overview of complaints received by the Council and the lessons learnt from complaints in 2023-24. The report includes complaints received by the local authority which are managed by the ‘Complaints Service’.

The Scrutiny Committee is recommended to note the report.

Officer contact: Claire Grindlay on 0161 474 4191 or email claire.grindlay@stockport.gov.uk

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

The report demonstrates the council’s unwavering commitment to transparency in workforce data and highlights its dedication to ensuring the best outcomes for our residents, workforce and the broader communities which the council proudly serves.

The Scrutiny Committee is recommended to:

(1)  Note the considerable progress in launching key initiatives within the One Team People Plan.

(2)  Formally acknowledge the hard work and ongoing commitment of the Human Resources (HR), Organisational Development (OD) and Health and Safety team.

(3)  Approve the strategic focus for the next twelve months as detailed within the report, which emphasises key areas crucial for driving future growth and success.

Officer contacts: Kathryn Rees on 0161 474 3174 or email kathryn.rees@stockport.gov.uk and Jennie Neill on 0161 474 4550 or email jennie.neill@stockport.gov.uk

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

The report summarises the Modern Slavery Statement review process and presents the fifth iteration (2024/25) of the Stockport Council Modern Slavery Statement to cover the period up to 30 September 2025.

The Scrutiny Committee is recommended to:

(1)  Consider the draft updated statement which will run to 30 September 2025.

(2)  Subject to any necessary amendments identified by the Scrutiny Committee, agree that the statement progresses to Cabinet for approval and adoption.

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

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

The report provides a summary of insurance performance for the financial year April 2023 to March 2024.

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

Officer contact: John Pearsall on 07527 387 021 or email john.pearsall@stockport.gov.uk

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

The report updates the Scrutiny Committee on complaints received about the conduct of members during the 2023/24 municipal year.

The Scrutiny Committee is recommended to note the report.

Officer contact: Vicki Bates on 10161 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