Issue - meetings

(a)      To receive and note the minutes from the Overview and Scrutiny Board meetings held on 13^th March 2023 and 29^th March 2023

(b)      To consider any recommendations contained within the minutes

Recommendations were agreed at the meeting of the Overview and Scrutiny Board held on 29^th March 2023 and due for consideration at this meeting of Cabinet.

Councillor C. Hotham presented the item in respect of the Overview and Scrutiny Board minutes from 13th and 29th March 2023 in his role as previous Chairman of the Board for the municipal year 2022/2023. He wished to thank all Members of the Board who carried out detailed and successful scrutiny during his time as Chairman.

In respect of the minutes of the meeting held on 13^th March, Cabinet was informed that there had been a report considered regarding Damp and Mould, which had been well received and answered many of the Members questions.  In addition to this, it was noted that the regular update regarding the Worcestershire County Council Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee (HOSC) and a report on the Former Market Hall were considered.

The minutes of the Board meeting held on 29^th March 2023 outlined the reports considered. Councillor C. Hotham stated that this had been a productive meeting which had included consideration of a report regarding the Provision of Street Signs,which had resulted in the Board making two recommendations. As a result, the budget for street signs, had been increased and included in the budget for 2023/24.

RESOLVED that

1)    The recommendations made by the Overview and Scrutiny Board at the meeting on 29th March 2023 be noted.

2)    The minutes from the Overview and Scrutiny Board meetings that took place on 13^th and 29^th March be noted.