To confirm the minutes of the meeting held on 27 July 2017 (SC.8 - SC.11), previously circulated.

THE DECISION:

That the minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on 27 July 2017 (SC.8 - SC.11), previously circulated, be signed as a correct record.

Presentation by the Police and Crime Commissioner, Julia Mulligan, on the local business case and options to improve collaboration between fire and police services in North Yorkshire

The Police and Crime Commissioner, Julia Mulligan, attended the meeting to give a presentation on the local business case and options to improve collaboration between fire and police services in North Yorkshire.

Members obtained further information on a question and answer basis.

THE DECISION:

The Committee agreed to hear the presentation from the Fire Authority Chairman, Councillor Andrew Backhouse, prior to considering their recommendation.

Presentation from the Chairman of the Fire Authority, Councillor Andrew Backhouse, on the proposed model of governance for improved collaboration between the Fire Authority and other partners in North Yorkshire

The Chairman of the Fire Authority, Councillor Andrew Backhouse, attended the meeting to give a presentation on the proposed model of governance for improved collaboration between fire and police services in North Yorkshire.

Members obtained further information on a question and answer basis.

THE DECISION:

That the Committee, having taken into consideration all of the information presented, recommends to Council that the representation model be supported.

Councillor D Hugill wished it to be recorded that he voted against the motion.

Report of the Director of Finance (s151 Officer)

The Director of Finance (s151 Officer) presented the quarterly monitoring report on the strategic risks affecting the Council.

To ensure that strategic risks were appropriately measured and that suitable actions were undertaken to mitigate the effect of each risk it had been agreed that the Scrutiny Committee would receive a quarterly monitoring report.

THE DECISION:

That the quarterly report on the strategic risks affecting the Council and the actions that are in place to mitigate the impact upon the Council of each risk be noted.

Report of the Head of Finance (s151 Officer)

The Director of Finance (s151 Officer) presented a report setting out the Quarter 1 Performance for 2017/18.  The Committee asked a number of questions which were responded to at the meeting and where further information was requested it was agreed that the Committee would be provided with this information separately.

THE DECISION:

That progress made against the Council Plan for Quarter 1 of 2017/18, as detailed within Annex A of the report, be noted.

Verbal update from the Director of Economy and Planning

The Director of Business and Economy, Helen Kemp, provided an update on the current position regarding the Civil Parking Enforcement.  It was reported that a report would be presented to Cabinet in October 2017 which would be seeking approval to continue with the existing arrangements.

THE DECISION:

That the current position be noted.

Report of the Chairman

A report of the Chairman of the Committee was considered which reminded the Committee of the terms of reference of the review and of information which had been identified in the project plan.

Helen Kemp, Director of Economy and Planning, attended the meeting to provide evidence.

(A full account of the questions raised and responses is available as part of the Committee’s records).

The Committee was satisfied with the information provided, but considered it needed more information on issues raised and additional evidence in order to progress the review.

THE DECISION:

That:-

(1)        the information provided so far be received; and

(2)        a Business and Economy Manager be invited to attend the next meeting of the Committee.

Report of the Chairman

The Chairman reported that the Committee had agreed that its next review should be on the enforcement policy on fly-tipping and presented a draft project plan for the consideration.

THE DECISION:

That:

(1)        the Project Plan as amended be approved; and

(2)        Paul Staines, Director of Leisure and Environment, be invited to attend the next meeting of the Committee.