Issue - meetings

Consideration of recommendations of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee in respect of options for future meetings of Parish Partnership Panel

Consideration was given to the recommendations of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee of 3 April 2025 in respect of options for future meetings of the Parish Partnership Panel.

Due regard was given to the views of the Committee, the financial and value for money considerations, the assessment of risk and legal implications.  It was noted that no significant issues had been raised and the Cabinet supported the preference for in-person meetings whilst also retaining the option for remote attendance when necessary.

Cllr Boughton proposed, Cllr Keers seconded and Cabinet

RESOLVED:  That

(1)            meetings of the Parish Partnership Panel be held in the Council Chamber at Kings Hill; and

(2)            the option for Members to join remotely be retained.

(Decision Notice D250051CAB)

Consideration was given to the recommendations of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee of 3 April 2025 in respect of options for future meetings of the Parish Partnership Panel.

Due regard was given to the views of the Committee, the financial and value for money considerations, the assessment of risk and legal implications.  It was noted that no significant issues had been raised and the Cabinet supported the preference for in-person meetings whilst also retaining the option for remote attendance when necessary.

The importance of encouraging greater involvement and participation in the Parish Partnership Panel was also recognised as it was a valuable way to communicate and share views between parish/town, borough and county councils.

Cllr Boughton proposed, Cllr Keers seconded and Cabinet

RESOLVED:  That

(1)             meetings of the Parish Partnership Panel be held in the Council Chamber at Kings Hill; and

(2)             the option for Members to join remotely be retained.

To consider options for future meetings of Parish Partnership Panel

The report of the Chief Executive considered options for future meetings of the Parish Partnership Panel.

All members of the Panel had been invited to share their views on the current   venue, style and format of meetings.  The responses were set out in Annex 1. No significant issues had been raised other than the preference for in person meetings.  However, it was also recognised that online meetings possibly achieved higher attendance and it was proposed that the option to join remotely be retained.

RECOMMENDED*:  That meetings of the Parish Partnership Panel be held in the Council Chamber with the option for members to join remotely retained.

*Recommended to Cabinet