Agenda and draft minutes

To receive apologies for absence from Members to determine the quorum of the meeting in accordance with Rule 7 of Part 4 of the Constitution.

An apology for absence was received from Councillors R H Adams, S S Athwal and L A Bentley.

To appoint substitute Members in accordance with Rule 26 of Part 4 of the Constitution and the Substitution Procedure Rules.

None.

Members are reminded that any declaration of interest should be made having regard to the Members’ Code of Conduct. In particular, Members must make clear the nature of the interest and whether it is 'pecuniary' or ‘non-pecuniary'.

None.

To read, confirm and approve the minutes of the previous meeting in accordance with Rule 19 of Part 4 of the Constitution.

By affirmation of the meeting, it was

UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT:

The minutes of the previous meeting held on Tuesday, 28 November 2023 be taken as read, confirmed and approved.

To read, confirm and note the Action List arising from the previous meeting.

There was no action list arising from the previous meeting.

To receive any Petitions and, or, Deputations in accordance with Rule(s) 11 and 12 of Part 4 of the Constitution and the Petitions Procedure Rules respectively.

None.

Report of the Head of Customer Service & Transformation

The Committee gave consideration to the agenda and appendices (as set out at pages 7 – 80 of the agenda reports pack), which provided an update on the progress made during Q3 of the 2023/24 financial year towards achieving the priorities of the Council’s Strategic Objectives.

By affirmation of the meeting, it was:

UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT:

The performance of the Council against its Corporate Objectives in delivering services be noted.

Presentation of the Revenue and Benefits Manager

The Committee gave consideration to the presentation (as attached in the minutes pack) which gave an update on the Council’s Collection Rate Improvement Plan.

By general affirmation of the meeting, it was

UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT:

The content of the presentation be noted.

Report of the Strategic Director

The Committee gave consideration to the report (as set out at pages 80 – 83 of the agenda reports pack), which gave an update on the Lightbulb service and asked for the existing Delegation and Collaboration agreement to be extended.

It was moved by the Chair, seconded by the Vice-Chair and

UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT:

A.     That the existing Delegation and Collaboration agreement in relation to the Lightbulb Service be extended by 1 year to the 31March 2025;

B.     The funding for the Lightbulb Service be noted; and

C.     The performance up to quarter three be noted.