Issue - meetings

The minutes of the meeting of the Overview and Scrutiny Board held on 23rd January 2016 were submitted.

At the invitation of the Chairman Councillor L. C. R. Mallett, Overview and Scrutiny Board Chairman presented the minutes and highlighted the Recommendations as detailed within the minutes to the Chairman.

The Chairman thanked Councillor L. C. R. Mallett and clarified that the Recommendations, as detailed within the minutes and highlighted by Councillor L. C. R. Mallett, would be considered during the course of the meeting under the relevant agenda items; Medium Term Financial Plan and Burcot Lane Homelessness Hostel – Future Options.

With the agreement of the Chairman, Councillor C. B. Taylor asked when the Short, Sharp Review of homelessness in Bromsgrove District would commence.  He was keen to be kept informed as Portfolio Holder for Planning Services and Housing.

In response Councillor L. C. R. Mallett informed Members that he was unsure as to the progress of the Short Sharp Review of homelessness in Bromsgrove District.  He would however liaise with Councillor C. J. Bloore and the Democratic Services Officer and would endeavour to keep Councillor C. B. Taylor informed as the Portfolio Holder for Planning Services and Housing.

RESOLVED that the minutes of the Overview and Scrutiny Board meeting held on 23rd January 2016 be noted and that the Recommendations, as detailed within the minutes, be considered during the course of the meeting under the relevant agenda items as detailed in the preamble above.