Issue - meetings

NOT FOR PUBLICATION: The report relates to an item during which the public is likely to be excluded from the meeting by virtue of paragraph 2 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972.

Matter for Decision

The Environment and Community Scrutiny Committee resolved to exclude members of the public from the meeting on the grounds that, if they were present, there would be disclosure to them of information defined as exempt from publication by virtue of paragraph 2 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972.

The Committee received a report detailing a finding of fault by the Ombudsman, in respect of an anti-social behaviour related service, against this authority. The Officer’s report provided elected members with some brief detail on the case, why fault was found and outlined actions the council has taken to remedy the matter for the customer and identify areas for improvement in the future.

Decision of Executive Councillor for Community Wealth Building and Community Safety

      i.         Noted the Officer’s report.

    ii.         Approved the remedial actions outlined and measures established to reduce or eliminate the risk of repeat mistakes in future cases.

Reason for the Decision

As set out in the Officer’s report.

Any Alternative Options Considered and Rejected

Not applicable.

Scrutiny Considerations

The Committee received a report from the Community Safety Manager.

The Committee unanimously resolved to endorse the recommendations.

The Executive Councillor approved the recommendations.

Conflicts of Interest Declared by the Executive Councillor (and any Dispensations Granted)

No conflicts of interest were declared by the Executive Councillor.