Issue - meetings

The Performance and Programme Manager introduced the item, explaining that Members were asked to scrutinise the minutes relating to the Quarter 2 Progress and Delivery Report. It was noted that the report had been considered by the Prosperous Communities Committee on 2 December 2025 and the Corporate Policy and Resources Committee on 11 December 2025, and that the corresponding minutes were attached for review. Committee Members were asked to consider the responses provided by both Committees and to confirm that appropriate challenge had been applied to the performance information.

A Member of the Committee confirmed that the minutes from the two Policy Committees appeared clear and demonstrated appropriate challenge. It was noted that some Key Performance Indicators were now less relevant and might need review, but overall, the scrutiny undertaken by the Committees was considered satisfactory.

Another Member raised questions regarding fly?tipping data, asking whether quarterly information could be broken down into rural and urban areas, as this would support engagement with Parish Councils. The Member also asked whether more regular updates could be shared with District Councillors so they could better report outcomes to local communities.

In response, the officer confirmed that all reports were recorded on the system and that he would speak with operational staff to determine whether the requested data could be provided and circulated.

The Chairman commented that both Committees had applied strong challenge and that the report demonstrated continued improvement and high performance across services. He acknowledged the contribution of Officers and welcomed the reduction in fly?tipping, encouraging continued reporting by residents.

A further Member noted the availability of the Council’s reporting app, which included mapping functions. It was suggested that more regular access to such data, potentially in the form of routine updates, would be beneficial.

The Lead Officer advised that, where Members required specific information in preparation for Parish or other local meetings, Officers were able to provide tailored data covering both collection and enforcement activity. Members were invited to request information as needed.

A Member of the Committee welcomed this support and expressed appreciation for the work undertaken by the enforcement team within her wards, noting the positive impact being achieved.

With no further comments or questions, it was

RESOLVED that the Committee had examined the responses given to the report by the Prosperous Communities and the Corporate Policy and Resources Committees and had assured themselves that the appropriate level of challenge had been made by those Committees to the information contained in the report.