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Report CSD23030

A motion to receive and note the Annual Scrutiny Report 2022/23 was moved by Councillor Simon Fawthrop, seconded by Cllr Robert Evans and CARRIED.

Report CSD23030

The Committee noted the Annual Policy Development and Scrutiny Report for 2022/23.  Any further comments and amendments would be incorporated by Democratic Services prior to submission to Full Council on 24^th April 2023.

A Member suggested that it might be helpful for a Task and Finish Group to review the operation of the PDS Committee to identify areas of best practice that could be extended to other committees.  The Chairman noted that there was not a “one size fits all” approach and that there should be flexibility with the work of Committees.  The Chairman highlighted that he was open to any suggestions for different and better working practices.

Another Member noted the importance of thanking staff for the work they did to support committee processes.

The Committee noted that the current structure of the Environment and Community Services PDS Committee was being reviewed by the Chairman of that committee.

RESOLVED: That the Annual Policy Development and Scrutiny Report be approved for submission to Full Council.