Issue - meetings

The Committee considered the report of the Scrutiny Manager which enabled the Overview and Scrutiny Management Committee to examine the content of the Forward Plan and to discuss issues of interest or concern with the Executive. 

SOLENT LOCAL ENTERPRISE PARTNERSHIP INTEGRATION INTO THE SOLENT UNITARY AUTHORITIES

The Committee considered the briefing paper attached to this item detailing the forthcoming Cabinet decision regarding the Solent Local Enterprise Partnership Integration into the Solent Unitary Authorities.

Councillor Bogle, Cabinet Member for Economic Development, Nawaz Khan, Head of Economic Development and Regeneration and Matt Hill, Service Manager, Economic Development were present and with the consent of the Chair addressed the meeting. 

RESOLVED:

(i)  That, in recognition of the current uncertainty with regards to long term funding, the issue returns to the Committee in 2024/25 with a focus on developing a sustainable model for supporting economic development in Southampton and the Solent region.

(ii)  That the Executive consider scheduling a briefing for members on economic development issues, with a focus on the Economic Development Strategy and deliverable outcomes and performance targets.

ASSET DEVELOPMENT AND DISPOSAL PROGRAMME

The Committee considered the confidential briefing paper attached to this item detailing Asset Development and Disposal Programme.

Councillor Bogle, Cabinet Member for Economic Development, Tina Dyer-Slade – Head of Corporate Estates and Assets and Gaetana Wiseman, Head of Support Services were present and with the consent of the Chair addressed the meeting. 

RESOLVED:

(i)  That, reflecting concerns about governance of the programme, the Committee and Chair of the Governance Committee engage with the Monitoring Officer to identify opportunities for appropriate and proportionate oversight of the Asset Development and Disposal Programme.

(ii)  That a communications plan is developed to support the Asset Development and Disposal Programme.