Councillor Bainbridge (Chair) , Councillors Alcroft, Allison, Mrs Birks (Vice Chair), Mrs Bowman, Mitchelson, Paton, Dr Tickner
Substitutes: Councillors Mrs Atkinson, Betton, Bomford, Mrs Brown, Collier, Ms Ellis-Williams, Mrs Finlayson, Mrs Glendinning, Glover, Mrs McKerrell, McNulty, Meller, Morton, Patrick, Robson, Rodgerson, Shepherd, Miss Sherriff, Southward, Tarbitt, Tinnion, Miss Whalen.
A roll call of persons in attendance will be taken and Members are invited to declare any disclosable pecuniary interests, other registrable interests and any interests, relating to any item on the agenda at this stage.
The Chair will move the minutes of the meeting held on 23 July 2020 as a correct record. The only part of the minutes that may be discussed is their accuracy. (Copy minutes herewith).
To consider any matter which has been the subject of call-in.
Background: The Corporate Director of Finance and Resources to submit a report providing an overview of the Council’s General Fund revenue budgetary position for the period April to June 2020 which was considered by the Executive on 17 August 2020.
Why is this item on the agenda? Budget monitoring report.
What is the Panel being asked to do? To scrutinise the variances contained within this report.
Background: The Corporate Director of Finance and Resources to submit a report providing an overview of the budgetary position of the City Council’s capital programme for the period April to June 2020 which was considered by the Executive on 17 August 2020.
Background: The Corporate Director of Finance and Resources to submit a report on the authority’s sickness absence levels for the period April 2019 and June 2020 and other sickness absence information. Why is this item on the agenda? Annual monitoring of sickness absence within the authority.
What is the Panel being asked to do? Scrutinise and comment on the information on sickness absence provided in the report.
Background: The Deputy Chief Executive to submit an update on the management of the Council’s Corporate Risk Register. Why is this item on the agenda? Monitoring report.
What is the Panel being asked to do? Scrutinise and comment on the current Corporate Risk Register as set out in appendix one.
Background: The Town Clerk and Chief Executive to submit a report on the Quarter 1 2020/21 performance against the Council’s current Service Standards and a summary of the Carlisle Plan 2015-18 actions as defined in the ‘plan on a page’. Performance against the Panel’s 2020/21 Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are also included.
Why is this item on the agenda? Annual monitoring of performance.
What is the Panel being asked to do? Scrutinise the performance of the City Council with a view to seeking continuous improvement in how the Council delivers its priorities.
Background: To consider a report providing an overview of matters related to the work of the Business and Transformation Scrutiny Panel.
Why is this item on the agenda?The Business and Transformation Scrutiny Panel operates within a work plan which has been set for the 2020/21 municipal year. The Plan will be reviewed at every meeting so that it can be adjusted to reflect the wishes of the Panel and take into account items relevant to this Panel in the latest Notice of Executive Key Decisions.
What is the Panel being asked to do?
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Enquiries, requests for reports, background papers etc to:
Rachel Plant, Democratic Services Officer - rachel.plant@carlisle.gov.uk
ALSO PRESENT: Councillor Ellis, Finance, Governance and Resources Portfolio Holder
OFFICERS: Town Clerk and Chief Executive Deputy Chief Executive Corporate Director of Finance and Resources HR Manager Policy and Performance Officer Overview and Scrutiny Officer