19 February 2020

Work Programme Updates

 

Overview and Scrutiny Commission

Chairman’s Remarks

Since the last O&S meeting on 9th January papers are being prepared for both the first Climate Change agenda item on 10th March. These will identify all the work completed by the authority, so far. Climate Change will be a frequent visitor to our agenda over the next few years. Also, arrangements are being put in place for Frimley Park Trust to visit the Commission, probably the 2nd April meeting.

Climate Change

Due date of completion

10 March 2020 – discussion at O&S Commission

Dates of activity

10.03.20 3.30 – 6.30pm Climate Change Marketplace for Members and BFC employees

10.03.20 @ 7.30pm

Current RAG Rating

All activity is on track

Concerns/remedial work

None 

Progress

 

·         Evidence pack in development

·         Arrangements for Climate Change Market Place underway and promotion of event initiated

Frimley Park Strategic Health

Due date of completion

2 April 2020

Dates of activity

02.04.20 @ 7.30pm

Current RAG Rating

All activity is on track

Concerns/remedial work

None 

Progress

 

·         Representatives confirmed

·         Preparatory work underway to develop evidence pack and confirm methodology

 

 


Community and Environment Overview and Scrutiny Panel

Chairman’s Remarks

The first phase of the Burial review has been completed and the Panel will continue their work once the Executive have considered the recommendations. The Food Waste review is in the early stages of preparation co-ordinating with the launch of food waste collection across the borough.

 

Burial Options (2 phase review)

Due date of completion

Phase 2 site use appraisal

13 October 2020 – report to Overview and Scrutiny Commission

Dates of activity

Phase 2 - TBC

Current RAG Rating

All activity is on track

Concerns/remedial work

The methodology has been developed based on a two-phase review: site options and site use appraisal.

Progress

 

·         First phase completed and recommendation report attached

·         Second phase relating to site use appraisal on hold until the Executive has considered Phase 1 recommendations

 

Food Waste

Due date of completion

13 October - report to Overview and Scrutiny Commission

Dates of activity

TBC

Current RAG Rating

All activity is on track

Concerns/remedial work

None 

Progress

 

·         Methodology for the review discussed with Chair and Vice Chair

·         Schedule for review (timescales) discussed

 

 

Education, Skills and Growth Overview & Scrutiny Panel

Chairman’s Remarks

The Panel has one review underway and two more in early stages of preparation. 

 

Care Leavers Review

Due date of completion

10 March - report to O&S Commission

Dates of activity

Completed

Current RAG Rating

All activity is on track

Concerns/remedial work

None

 

Progress

Review completed; report being drafted with recommendations.

County Lines Review

Due date of completion

9 July 2020 - report to O&S Commission

Dates of activity

13.05.20 @

14.05.20 @

Current RAG Rating

All activity is on track

Concerns/remedial work

None as decision to do review over two days due to completing the review of Care Leavers in one day being too intense.

Progress

 

·         Methodology for the review agreed

·         Schedule for review (timescales) and agenda for the two half days on May 13th and 14th agreed

·         Evidence pack being prepared

·         Visits and interviews being arranged

·         Key officers briefed

·         Members invited to take part (widen invitation to all members)

·         Social media to be used as part of review

SEND Review

Due date of completion

6 Jan 2021 - report to O&S Commission

Dates of activity

TBC

Current RAG Rating

Not yet started

Concerns/remedial work

It is more important to consider the County Lines issues sooner than originally scheduled and it was therefore agreed to push this review back in the programme. 

Progress

 

·         Preparatory work halted

 

 

Wellbeing and Finance Overview and Scrutiny Panel

Chairman’s Remarks

The Panel has one review underway and one more in early stages of preparation. 

 

Healthy Eating

Due date of completion

10 March 2020 - report to O&S Commission

Dates of activity

20.02.20 @ 9.30am

Current RAG Rating

All activity is on track

Concerns/remedial work

None

 

Progress

 

·         Evidence Pack has been circulated

 

Isolation and Loneliness

Due date of completion

9 July - report to O&S Commission

Dates of activity

TBC

Current RAG Rating

All activity is on track

Concerns/remedial work

None 

Progress

 

·         Methodology for the review discussed and to be reviewed by the Panel 

·         Schedule for review timescales to be agreed

·         Evidence pack being drafted