Issue - meetings

The Board considered the report relating to an Overview and Scrutiny Proposal form completed by a member of the public in respect of the rights of residents living in Almshouses.  Officers explained to Members that although the Council could accept proposals from members of the public and consider whether to investigate a matter further, the Board could not consider an individual case or complaint.

Members discussed the number of almshouses within the district and queried the involvement the Council had with these almshouses, together with any legal implications arising from the Board’s involvement. The Board understood that Mrs. M. W. V. Firminger was a member of the Trustee Body of White’s Cottage Homes Charity, which were the relevant almshouses in this particular case.  After further discussion it was

RESOLVED that further information be requested from the Legal Team as to the Council’s legal responsibilities, for re-consideration and if appropriate, Mrs. M. W. V Firminger be invited to the Scrutiny Board meeting, to be held on 22nd April 2010.