Agenda item

The Service Manager for Governance request the Committee to approve a new Select Work Programme for the 2024/25 municipal year which required Members to review the items remaining from the 2023/24 Work Programme and consider any new topics for inclusion as required.

Select Committee Renaming

At the Annual Council meeting held on 30 May 2024 it had been agreed to rename the Inward and Outward Focus Committees to more accurately align them with the Council’s Corporate Plan for 2023-2027:

·         Inward Focus Select Committee to the Place and Innovation Select Committee

·         Outward Focus Select Committee to the Environment and Communities Select Committee.

Damp and Mould

Although finalised as a review, an update report had been requested and would be considered by one of the Select Committees in July 2024.

General Waste Bins

It was agreed that the topic would encompass the implementation of the new Government ‘Simpler Recycling’ approach as outlined in the Environment Act 2021 (Commencement No. 9 and Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2024.  It was intended that the review would be facilitated over a longer term and through the Environment and Communities Select Committee.

Recruitment and Retention

This review topic would be added to the Work Programme and would enable Members to consider the Council’s current recruitment processes and investigate ways to retain staff within the organisation.

Regeneration Funding Update

This review would be seeking information and updates from the Council’s Executive Lead Member for Regeneration, Growth and Local Planning and/or relevant officers in respect of progress against current Towns Fund and Regeneration projects.

Markets Update

The Principal Select Committee received an update from the Assistant Director, Regeneration and Town Centres and Markets Manager at its final meeting of 2023/24 on the performance of the various markets across Ashfield.

Customer Experience

Having recently undertaken a major service review, it was agreed that the Assistant Director for Customer Experience could provide the Place and Innovation Select Committee with an overview as to its first year of implementation.

New Topic Suggestions:

1.    Upkeep and Maintenance of the Council’s Cemeteries and Churchyards; to review the current service provision.

2.    East Midlands Combined County Authority delivery for Ashfield; to request an update from Claire Ward as the new Mayor of the East Midlands

3.    Annual Crime and Disorder Meeting; to request an update from Gary Godden, the new Nottinghamshire Police and Crime Commissioner

RESOLVED

that the Select Work Programme for 2024/25 be as follows: