This Work Programme supersedes all previous Work Programmes.
Any person wishing to make representations regarding any of the items listed below should contact the Lead Officer
identified not less than 10 working days prior to the Date of Consideration.
No.
Decision Matter Description
Lead Officer& Policy Committee responsibility
Summary of Item
Deadline for Committee Papers
Public Item
(Yes/No)
14th June 2007
1.
Performance Management
Ann Byrne
To consider a report on performance against best value indicators
1/6/07
Yes
2.
Finalisation of Work Programme
Gillian Simmons
1/6/07
Yes
3.
Corporate Strategy / Improvement Programme Board
Jane Pannell / Ann Byrne
To consider the Corporate Strategy and its role, and to receive an update on the work of the Improvement Programme Board in this area.
1/6/07
Yes
12th July 2007
4.
Leader’s Presentation
Cllr E I Hunter
Leader’s presentation of priorities and direction for the forthcoming municipal year.
5.
O&S Development Plan
Gillian Simmons / Overview and Scrutiny
Monitoring progress towards milestones in O&S Development Plan
29/6/07
Yes
6.
Equality and Diversity
Jan Anderson
The principles of equality and diversity must be embedded across all service areas. Quarterly items on this topic will enable Members to monitor the effectiveness of work in this area.
29/6/07
Yes
7.
Impact of the withdrawal of Discretionary Rate Relief on communities and organisations across the Borough.
Local voluntary organisations / Community Action Northumberland / Parish Councils etc
The Council budget approved in February 2007 included the withdrawal of Discretionary Rate Relief with effect from April 2008. The impact this will have on individual organisations and communities has not been considered in detail.
THIS IS A POSSIBLE TOPIC FOR AN IN-DEPTH SCRUTINY REVIEW
8.
Venues for Council meetings
Liam Henry
Consideration of the effectiveness of holding meetings at venues around the Borough, and the requirement to hold meetings in venues with disabled access.
23rd August 2007
9.
New Developments in Scrutiny
Gillian Simmons / Gerald Connor
To consider implementation of new responsibilities including Scrutiny of CDRPs, Community Call for Action and any other changes to the Scrutiny remit
25/7/07
yes
10.
Embedding of improvement processes in “the day job”
Member visits to service areas :
Revenues and Benefits
A review of how well the activities and procedures introduced as a result of the improvement process are becoming established throughout the organisation and becoming part of the “day job” – to be undertaken by quarterly visits to different service areas.
11.
Review of Recycling in Schools
Northumberland County Council’s recycling team
Issues raised in previous review of the kerbside recycling service concerning the collection of recyclates from schools.
4th October 2007
12.
Performance Management
Ann Byrne
To consider a report on performance against best value indicators
21/9/07
Yes
Monitoring of Reviews
Gillian Simmons / Overview and Scrutiny
Monitoring progress towards implementation of Review recommendations
21/9/07
Yes
13.
Berwick Borough Local Strategic Partnership
Ross Weddle / Chair of BBLSP
Consideration of the effectiveness of BBLSP and its ability to carry out its role in delivering the Local Area Agreement.
15th November 2007
14.
Equality and Diversity
Jan Anderson
The principles of equality and diversity must be embedded across all service areas. Quarterly items on this topic will enable Members to monitor the effectiveness of work in this area.
2/11/07
Yes
15.
Restructure
Jane Pannell
Monitoring of the implementation of the Council’s restructure project.
20th December 2007
16.
Performance Management
Ann Byrne
To consider a report on performance against best value indicators; and to hold a live demonstration of Covalent at the meeting
7/12/07
Yes
17.
Review of Work Programme
Gillian Simmons / Overview and Scrutiny Committee
Forward planning for the next six months.
7/12/07
Yes
18.
Embedding of improvement processes in “the day job”
Member visits to service areas :
Environmental Health
A review of how well the activities and procedures introduced as a result of the improvement process are becoming established throughout the organisation and becoming part of the “day job” – to be undertaken by quarterly visits to different service areas.
19.
Development Services review of procedures
Head of Development Services
Consideration of the review undertaken y Joan Rees and the impact of new procedures introduced as a result.
10th January 2008
20.
O&S Development Plan
Gillian Simmons / Overview and Scrutiny
Monitoring of progress towards milestones in O&S Development Plan
14/12/07
Yes
14th February 2008
21.
Equality and Diversity
Jan Anderson
The principles of equality and diversity must be embedded across all service areas. Quarterly items on this topic will enable Members to monitor the effectiveness of work in this area.
1/2/08
Yes
22.
Examination of the resourcing and delivery of the Council’s top three priorities
Chief Executive / Service Heads
The Council’s priorities are to be reviewed by the new administration, so time must be allowed for any new priorities to be considered and delivery focused before they can be addressed by Overview and Scrutiny.
23.
Sports Centre contract
Shona Alexander
Consideration of the Sports Centre contract, and how it will deliver value for money
27th March 2008
24.
Performance Management
Ann Byrne
To consider a report on performance against best value indicators
14/3/08
Yes
25.
Overview & Scrutiny Self Assessment
Gillian Simmons / Overview & Scrutiny
Review of Committee’s performance using Self Assessment framework
14/3/08
Yes
26.
Monitoring of Reviews
Gillian Simmons / Overview and Scrutiny
Monitoring progress towards implementation of Review recommendations
14/3/08
Yes
27.
Embedding of improvement processes in “the day job”
Member visits to service areas :
Legal and Democratic Services
A review of how well the activities and procedures introduced as a result of the improvement process are becoming established throughout the organisation and becoming part of the “day job” – to be undertaken by quarterly visits to different service areas.
8th May 2008
28.
Overview & Scrutiny Annual Report
Gillian Simmons / Overview & Scrutiny
Consideration of draft Annual Report for 2007 - 08
25/4/08
Yes
29.
Work Programme 2008 - 09
Gillian Simmons / Overview & Scrutiny
Preparation of draft Work Programme for 2008 - 09
25/4/08
Yes
30.
Equality and Diversity
Jan Anderson
The principles of equality and diversity must be embedded across all service areas. Quarterly items on this topic will enable Members to monitor the effectiveness of work in this area.
