Agenda

Communities and Housing Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 8th October, 2024 7.00 pm

Venue: Council Chamber, Civic Offices, Gloucester Square, Woking, Surrey GU21 6YL

Contact: Toby Nash, Scrutiny & Democratic Services Officer, Ext 3056, Email  toby.nash@woking.gov.uk 

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Items
No. Item

1.

Election of Chair

The Members of the Committee are invited to elect a Chair for the remainder of the 2024/25 Municipal Year. In the event that the incumbent Vice-Chair is elected, an election shall be held to appoint a replacement.

2.

Apologies for Absence

To receive any apologies for absence.

3.

Declarations of Interest pdf icon PDF 47 KB

 (i)     To receive declarations of disclosable pecuniary and other interests from Members in respect of any item to be considered at the meeting.

 (i)     In accordance with the Officer Employment Procedure Rules, the Strategic Director - Corporate Resources, Kevin Foster, declares a disclosable personal interest (non-pecuniary) in any items concerning the companies of which he is a Council-appointed director.  The companies are listed in the attached schedule.  The interests are such that Mr Foster may advise on those items.

(ii)     In accordance with the Officer Employment Procedure Rules, the Strategic Director - Communities, Louise Strongitharm, declares a disclosable personal interest (non-pecuniary) in any items concerning the companies of which she is a Council-appointed director.  The companies are listed in the attached schedule.  The interests are such that Mrs Strongitharm may advise on those items.

(iii)     In accordance with the Officer Employment Procedure Rules, the Head of Transformation, Digital and Customer, Adam Walther, declares a disclosable personal interest (non-pecuniary) in any items concerning the companies of which he is a Council-appointed director.  The companies are listed in the attached schedule.  The interests are such that Mr Walther may advise on those items.

4.

Minutes pdf icon PDF 88 KB

To approve the minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on 30 July 2024 as published.

5.

Urgent Business

To consider any business that the Chair rules may be dealt with under Section 100B(4) of the Local Government Act 1972.

Matters for Determination

6.

Work Programme CHSC24-010 pdf icon PDF 194 KB

To review the Committee’s work programme, the draft Executive forward plan, and the recommendations and actions tracker.

Also included is the Directorate’s risk register.

Additional documents:

6a

Changes to Committee Calendar CHSC24-011 pdf icon PDF 101 KB

The Committee to consider proposals to add and amend future meetings.

Reporting Person: Toby Nash

Matters for Scrutiny

7.

Performance Management Report CHSC24-009 pdf icon PDF 943 KB

Please refer to your electronic copy of the most recent Performance Management Report.

8.

Housing Improvement Programme: Update for Communities and Housing Scrutiny Committee CHSC24-006 pdf icon PDF 107 KB

Reporting Person: Katherine Hiscock

Additional documents:

9.

Community Asset Transfer Policy and Progress CHSC24-007 pdf icon PDF 143 KB

Reporting Person: Riëtte Thomas

Additional documents:

10.

Housing Revenue Account Business Plan Progress RFSC24-008 pdf icon PDF 534 KB

Reporting Person: Louise Strongitharm