Agenda Item No

The Vale of Glamorgan Council

Scrutiny Committee (Lifelong Learning): 26th July, 2010

Director of Legal, Public Protection and Housing Services

Scrutiny Decision Tracking of Recommendations

Purpose of the Report

1.             To advise Members of progress in relation to recommendations made by the Scrutiny Committee

                   1st Quarter 2010/11 (Appendix A)

                   2009/10 financial year (Appendix B)

                   2008/09 financial year (Appendix C).

2.             To also obtain Members' views relating to progress against each recommendation, where further action may be required to ensure the required action is undertaken and to confirm those actions which are completed.

Recommendation

The views of the Committee on the status of the actions listed in Appendices A to C are sought.

Reason for the Recommendation

To maintain effective tracking of the Committee's recommendations.

Background

3.             As part of the Scrutiny Review, it was made clear that the scrutiny process needs to be more transparent, accountable and readily understood.  An integral part of effective scrutiny is a mechanism for Scrutiny Committees to monitor their recommendations to ensure that desired actions are carried out and, where necessary, progress is reported back.  This process also acknowledges recommendations contained in the WAO Democratic Renewal report and will also improve monitoring of Scrutiny Performance Indicators.  It is intended that such tracking reports are submitted to Scrutiny Committees on a quarterly basis.

Relevant Issues and Options

4.             The attached Appendices set out the recommendations of the Scrutiny Committee and Members are requested to review the progress against each recommendation, to assess where further action may be required to ensure the required action is undertaken and to confirm which recommendations are accepted as completed.

Resource Implications (Financial and Employment)

5.             None.

Legal Implications (to Include Human Rights Implications)

6.             None.

Crime and Disorder Implications

7.             None.

Equal Opportunities Implications (to include Welsh Language issues)

8.             None.

Corporate/Service Objectives

9.             None.

Policy Framework and Budget

10.        This report is in accordance with the recommendations of the WAO Democratic Renewal Report and acknowledges the recommendations of the recent review of the Council's scrutiny function.

Consultation (including Ward Member Consultation)

11.        None.

Relevant Scrutiny Committee

12.        All.

Background Papers

Relevant Scrutiny Committee and Cabinet minutes.

Contact Officer

Jeff Rees, Tel: 01446 709413

Officers Consulted

None.

Responsible Officer:

Peter H. Evans, Director of Legal, Public Protection and Housing Services.