Agenda

The Committee are asked to note that the Chair of the Scrutiny Co-ordination Committee has been asked to attend the Joint meeting of Cabinet Member (Neighbourhood Action, Housing, Leisure and Culture) and Cabinet Member (Sustainability and Local Infrastructure) for the report of the Director of Community Services headed ‘Home Energy Conservation Act 1995’ to agree that the decision is urgent and that Call-in should not apply. In accordance with paragraph 4.5.3.1 of the Council's Constitution, the report is presented to the Scrutiny Co-ordination Committee to inform them of this request and the reason for urgency. The reason for urgency is that approval of the draft report required by the Home Energy Conservation Act 1995 must be submitted to the Secretary of Stateby 31/03/13.

To look at the work of the Local Economic Partnership for the past 12 months, it’s progress, it's creation as an entity and its governance and reporting requirements.

Report of the Director of City Services and Development

To review the effectiveness of the new Business Service 12 months after implementation.

Report of the Director of Customer and Workforce Services

To report on progress on increasing electoral registration, to assess the impact of the changes required to the registration process and to provide an update on the issues raised by the Lord Mayors visit to Kiel, for an analysis of the questionnaire to see if there are lessons to be learned in improving civic participation in local decision making.

Briefing Note of the Director of Customer and Workforce Services

Report of Councillor J. Mutton

Report of Councillor J. Mutton

Report of the Scrutiny Co-ordinator

Outstanding Issues are included in the Work Programme.

Any other items of public business which the Chair decides to take as a matter of urgency because of the special circumstances involved.

To evaluate the effectiveness of the meeting