Agenda Item No: 9

 

THE VALE OF GLAMORGAN COUNCIL

 

CABINET MEETING: MAY 9TH 2007

 

REPORT OF THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE

 

CABINET FORWARD WORK PROGRAMME

MAY TO JULY 2007

 

Purpose of report

 

1.         To inform members of the Forward Work Programme of the Cabinet / Council for the period May to July 2007, and highlight to Cabinet those reports still to be received from the previous Forward Work Programme covering January to April 2007.

 

Background

 

2.         In accordance with the provisions of the Local Government Act 2000 and the Council’s Constitution, the Forward Work Programme attached as Appendix A (PDF), sets out matters which the Executive and Full Council are likely to consider during the period May to July 2007. Appendix B (PDF), highlights those reports that were not submitted to Cabinet from the previous Forward Work Programme with the reasons for non - submission supplied by officers. Appendix C (PDF), is a summary report on the last Forward Work Programme.

 

3.         Future work programmes will be prepared to cover periods of four months and will be updated quarterly, on a rolling basis, to maximise the opportunity for consultation and dialogue.

 

4.         The Forward Work Programme shall contain information on:

 

            (a)   the timetable for considering the budget and any plans forming part of the Policy Framework and requiring Council approval, and which body is to consider them.

 

            (b)   the timetable for considering any plans which are the responsibility of the Executive.

 

            (c)   any individual matters from the Executive intends to consult in advance of taking any decision and the timetable for consultation and decision.

 

            (d)   the work programme of the Scrutiny Committee, to the extent that it is known.

 

5.         In accordance with the Constitution, an advertisement publicising the Forward Work Programme has been placed in the Local press, together with details of where copies may be obtained.

 

Resource Implications (Financial and Employment)

 

6.         There are no direct implications as a result of the report.

 

Legal Implications (to include Human Rights Implications)

 

7.         The preparation/publication of Forward Work Programmes complies with the requirements of the Local Government Act 2000, subordinate legislation and the Council’s Constitution.

 

Crime and Disorder Implications

 

8.         There are no direct implications as a result of this report.

 

Equal Opportunities Implications (to include Welsh Language Issues)

 

9.         None.

 

Corporate/Service Objectives

 

10.       The publication of a Forward Work Programme is an important element of the Council meeting its corporate/service objectives and maximising consultation with interested parties.

 

Policy Framework and Budget

 

11.       This report is a matter for Executive decision by the Cabinet.

 

Consultation (Including Ward Member Consultation

 

12.             Consultation with Scrutiny and other Committees is indicated in the Programme.

 

Relevant Scrutiny Committee

 

13.            Corporate Resources.

 

RECOMMENDATION(s)

 

(1)               T H A T the Forward Work Programme for the period May to July 2007, together with the publication of details of availability of the Programme be noted.

 

(2)               THAT Cabinet considers the reasons supplied by officers for the non – submission of the items from the previous Forward Work Programme January to April 2007.

Reason for Recommendation

 

(1&2) To comply with the requirements of the Local Government Act 2000, subordinate legislation and the Council’s Constitution.

 

Background Papers

 

Local Government Act 2000.

Council Constitution: October 2002.

 

Contact Officer:

Mark Petherick (Cabinet Officer) - Tel: 01446 709853

 

Officers Consulted:

 

Corporate Management Team

 

John Maitland Evans

Chief Executive