Members will be asked to make any declarations of interest in respect of items on this agenda.

In accordance with the code of conduct, Members made the following declarations of interest –

To receive reports on business which, in the opinion of the Chair, should be brought forward for urgent consideration.

There were no items of Chair’s urgent business.

Members will scrutinise the delivery of the co-operative vision within a four year sustainable balanced budget.

The Co-operative Scrutiny Board convened over two days to hear from its partners, Cabinet Members, Strategic Directors and senior officers to scrutinise the delivery of the co-operative visions within a four year sustainable balanced budget and to ensure that the actions to address the financial gaps to achieve a balanced budget were robust and fit for purpose.

Members probed the City Council and its strategic partners about their views on the challenging economic climate, reduced resources available and rising demand for services, their ability to continue to deliver services and changes within the public sector.

The Chair of the Board extended a vote of thanks to all those who had contributed to this process.

The full report and including the recommendations relating to the scrutiny process was attached as an appendix to these minutes.

The Board agreed to delegate authority to the Lead Officer in consultation with the Chair and Vice Chair for the approval of the report and recommendations and to forward to Cabinet for its consideration.

(Councillor Mrs Beer declared a disclosable pecuniary interest).

(Councillor Darcy declared a disclosable pecuniary interest).

(Councillor Sam Leaves declared a disclosable pecuniary interest).

To consider passing a resolution under Section 100A (4) of the Local Government Act 1972 to exclude the press and public from the meeting for the following item(s) of business on the grounds that it/they involve the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraph of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Act, as amended by the Freedom of Information Act 2000.

There were no items of exempt business.