Agenda and minutes

Members of the Committee are reminded of their responsibility to declare any personal interest in respect of matters contained in this agenda, in accordance with the provisions of the Local Government Act 2000, the Council’s Constitution and the Members Code of Conduct.  If the personal interest is a prejudicial interest, then the individual member should not participate in a discussion on the matter and must withdraw from the room and not seek to influence a decision on the matter.

To confirm as a correct record the Minutes of the Environment Overview and Scrutiny Panel held on 17 February 2005 (enclosed).

As part of the Panel’s ongoing Inquiry the Ranger for the West Pennine Moors (West) Hazel Gannaway, has been invited to the meeting to provide evidence that would assist the inquiry.

To update Members as to progress made on implementing the Panel’s recommendations following the inquiry into the performance of the Council’s Grass Cutting Service.

Report of Head of Public Space Services.

To update Members on progress made on implementing the Panel’s recommendations following the inquiry into flooding, flood prevention and contingency plans / preparation.

Report of Head of Public Space Services.

The Head of Environmental Services to submit a report on progress on  the implementation of the enhanced recycling scheme.

The Chair to receive the views of Members on the amount of meetings in the Council’s Timetable of Meetings for 2005/06

The Head of Corporate and Policy Services to report on the update on the Business Plans to the Year End for 2004/05 relating to the following services whose remit and area are the responsibility of the Committee (enclosed).

Environmental Services

Public Space Services

Planning Services