Hampshire County Council
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Meeting
Hampshire 2050, Corporate Services and Resources Select Committee - Hampshire
Meeting Times
Scheduled Time
Start:
Thursday, 27th June 2024
10:00 AM
Thursday, 27th June 2024
10:00 AM
End:
Thursday, 27th June 2024
2:00 PM
Thursday, 27th June 2024
2:00 PM
Meeting Status
Status:
Confirmed
Confirmed
Date:
27 Jun 2024
27 Jun 2024
Location:
Ashburton Hall - HCC
Ashburton Hall - HCC
Meeting Attendees
Committee Member
Liberal Democrats Deputy
Liberal Democrats Deputy
Liberal Democrats Spokesperson
Councillor Adrian Collett
Present, as expected
Agenda
1
Apologies for absence
To receive any apologies for absence.
Minutes
Apologies were received from Councillors Prad Bains, Graham Burgess, Rob Mocatta and Tanya Park. Councillors Wayne Irish and Gavin James attended as the Liberal Democrat substitutes and Councillor Stephen Parker attended as a Conservative substitute.
2
Declarations of interest
All Members who believe they have a Disclosable Pecuniary Interest in any matter to be considered at the meeting must declare that interest and, having regard to Part 3 Paragraph 1.5 of the County Council's Members’ Code of Conduct, leave the meeting while the matter is discussed, save for exercising any right to speak in accordance with Paragraph 1.6 of the Code. Furthermore all Members with a Personal Interest in a matter being considered at the meeting should consider, having regard to Part 5, Paragraph 4 of the Code, whether such interest should be declared, and having regard to Part 5, Paragraph 5 of the Code, consider whether it is appropriate to leave the meeting while the matter is discussed, save for exercising any right to speak in accordance with the Code.
Minutes
Members were mindful that where they believed they had a Disclosable Pecuniary Interest in any matter considered at the meeting they must declare that interest at the time of the relevant debate and, having regard to the circumstances described in Part 3, Paragraph 1.5 of the County Council's Members' Code of Conduct, leave the meeting while the matter was discussed, save for exercising any right to speak in accordance with Paragraph 1.6 of the Code. Furthermore Members were mindful that where they believed they had a Non-Pecuniary interest in a matter being considered at the meeting they considered whether such interest should be declared, and having regard to Part 5, Paragraph 5 of the Code, considered whether it was appropriate to leave the meeting whilst the matter was discussed, save for exercising any right to speak in accordance with the Code.
No declarations were made.
No declarations were made.
3
Minutes of previous meeting
To confirm the minutes of the previous meeting held on 22 January 2024.
Attachments:
- Document Minutes 22 Jan 2024 19 Jun 2024
Minutes
The minutes of the last meeting held on 22 January 2024 were agreed as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.
4
Deputations
To receive any deputations notified under Standing Order 12.
Minutes
There were no deputations on this occasion.
5
Chairman's Announcements
To receive any announcements the Chairman may wish to make.
Minutes
o The Chairman welcomed new members to this Committee, Councillors Russell Oppenheimer, Patricia Stallard and Malcolm Wallace following their appointment at Full Council in May 2024.
o Members were reminded of the deferral of the SP25 discussions to its meeting on 12 September, given the current pre-election period. This meeting would consider the feedback from our Task and Finish Working Group, led by Councillor Rod Cooper, which had reviewed the consultation process over the last 6 months. It would then also consider in detail the relevant 2 Savings Proposals relating to Competitive Grant Schemes and the Hampshire Cultural Trust Grant. At this point, the Chairman took the opportunity to thank all Members who had put themselves forward and contributed to this Group.
o Members were reminded of the deferral of the SP25 discussions to its meeting on 12 September, given the current pre-election period. This meeting would consider the feedback from our Task and Finish Working Group, led by Councillor Rod Cooper, which had reviewed the consultation process over the last 6 months. It would then also consider in detail the relevant 2 Savings Proposals relating to Competitive Grant Schemes and the Hampshire Cultural Trust Grant. At this point, the Chairman took the opportunity to thank all Members who had put themselves forward and contributed to this Group.
6
Annual Corporate Performance and Productivity Assurance report 2024
To consider a report of the Director of People and Organisation regarding the Annual Corporate Performance and Productivity Assurance report for 2024.
Attachments:
- Document 6 Select Committee Covering report 270624 19 Jun 2024
- Document 6i Performance Assurance and Productivity Cabinet covering report 19 Jun 2024
- Document 6ii Appendix One Performance Assurance report 19 Jun 2024
- Document 6iii Appendix Two Productivity Plan 2024 19 Jun 2024
Minutes
The Committee considered a report of the Director of People and Organisation on the annual Corporate Performance and Productivity Assurance report 2024 (Item 6 in the Minute Book).
The report included for the first time, data on the new Government requirement for local authorities to produce Productivity Plans, These Plans are centred around the four key themes requested by Government - transformation, opportunities offered by technology, reducing wasteful spend, and barriers preventing activity. The County Council is required to submit its Productivity Plan to Government by 19 July 2024.
It was noted that further performance measure data for the County Council could be found on the Oflog website. Oflog, which is part of the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, provides comparative performance data on all local authorities against a set of key indicators, via its Local Government Data Explorer.
After a full discussion, Members expressed their disappointment regarding the performance measures against “condition of the highways” (page 38) and waste (page 39) especially in the context of the SP25 Proposals. Members were informed that in common with all areas in the UK, the County Council continued to face unprecedented challenges in maintaining Hampshire’s local road network and that the waste data was influenced by weather conditions, i.e. a warm, wet summer would yield a higher tonnage of garden waste than a long, dry summer.
At this point, the Executive Member for Hampshire 2050 (Climate Change, Culture and Partnerships) and HR, Communications and Performance assured the Committee that she would raise their concerns with Cabinet.
RESOLVED:
That theHampshire 2050,Corporate Servicesand Resources Select Committee:
1. notesthe CountyCouncil’s framework of performance assurance for the past year;
2. notesthe County Council’s Productivity Plan which will be submitted to Government in July 2024.
The report included for the first time, data on the new Government requirement for local authorities to produce Productivity Plans, These Plans are centred around the four key themes requested by Government - transformation, opportunities offered by technology, reducing wasteful spend, and barriers preventing activity. The County Council is required to submit its Productivity Plan to Government by 19 July 2024.
It was noted that further performance measure data for the County Council could be found on the Oflog website. Oflog, which is part of the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, provides comparative performance data on all local authorities against a set of key indicators, via its Local Government Data Explorer.
After a full discussion, Members expressed their disappointment regarding the performance measures against “condition of the highways” (page 38) and waste (page 39) especially in the context of the SP25 Proposals. Members were informed that in common with all areas in the UK, the County Council continued to face unprecedented challenges in maintaining Hampshire’s local road network and that the waste data was influenced by weather conditions, i.e. a warm, wet summer would yield a higher tonnage of garden waste than a long, dry summer.
At this point, the Executive Member for Hampshire 2050 (Climate Change, Culture and Partnerships) and HR, Communications and Performance assured the Committee that she would raise their concerns with Cabinet.
RESOLVED:
That theHampshire 2050,Corporate Servicesand Resources Select Committee:
1. notesthe CountyCouncil’s framework of performance assurance for the past year;
2. notesthe County Council’s Productivity Plan which will be submitted to Government in July 2024.
7
Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman determinations 2023/24
To consider a report of the Assistant Director – Legal Services and Monitoring Officer detailing complaints received and investigated by the Ombudsman during 2023-24.
Attachments:
- Document 7 2024-06-27 H2050SC Cover Rpt Corporate Report Ombudsman (2) 19 Jun 2024
- Document 7i 2024-06-27 H2050SC Corporate Report Ombudsman (1) 19 Jun 2024
Minutes
The Committee considered a report of the Director of People and Organisation – Assistant Director – Legal Services and Monitoring Officer regarding the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman determinations 2023/24 (Item 7 in the Minute Book).
The Director highlighted that this report was a new, stand-alone document designed to enhance the visibility and discussion of the data. The Committee was informed that the number of determinations remained consistent with the previous year, with the financial redress having reduced over the last 3 years.
Members were advised that each determination was reviewed and key lessons learnt. Further context was provided for those complaints regarding Adults Health and Care and Children’s Services. The Committee heard that both of these Directorates had adopted a strength-based approach involving early engagement with parents, which had resulted in a reduction in the number of complaints. Examples of these were given at the meeting.
The Committee thanked officers for their diligent work in this area.
RESOLVED:
That the Hampshire 2050, Corporate Services and Resources Select Committee notes the determinations of the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman (LGSCO) in 2023-24.
The Director highlighted that this report was a new, stand-alone document designed to enhance the visibility and discussion of the data. The Committee was informed that the number of determinations remained consistent with the previous year, with the financial redress having reduced over the last 3 years.
Members were advised that each determination was reviewed and key lessons learnt. Further context was provided for those complaints regarding Adults Health and Care and Children’s Services. The Committee heard that both of these Directorates had adopted a strength-based approach involving early engagement with parents, which had resulted in a reduction in the number of complaints. Examples of these were given at the meeting.
The Committee thanked officers for their diligent work in this area.
RESOLVED:
That the Hampshire 2050, Corporate Services and Resources Select Committee notes the determinations of the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman (LGSCO) in 2023-24.
8
Annual report of the Select Committees' activity for 2023/24
To receive a report of the Director of People and Organisation detailing the activity of each of the Select Committees during 2023/24, for submission to Full Council.
Attachments:
- Document 8 2024-06-27 H2050SC Annual Scutiny Report 19 Jun 2024
- Document 8i 2024-06-27 H2050 Annual Scrutiny Report 19 Jun 2024
- Document 8ii 2024-06-27 USSC Annual Report 19 Jun 2024
- Document 8iii 2024-06-27 CYP Annual Report 19 Jun 2024
Minutes
The Committee considered a report of the Director of People and Organisation summarising the activity or each of the Select Committees during 2023/24 (Item 8 in the Minute Book).
RESOLVED:
That the Hampshire 2050, Corporate Services and Resources Select Committee approves the summary of work of each of the Select Committees over the past year, for submission to Full Council on 18 July 2024 as the Annual Scrutiny Report.
RESOLVED:
That the Hampshire 2050, Corporate Services and Resources Select Committee approves the summary of work of each of the Select Committees over the past year, for submission to Full Council on 18 July 2024 as the Annual Scrutiny Report.
9
Work Programme
To consider and approve the Hampshire 2050, Corporate Services and Resources Select Committee Work Programme.
Attachments:
- Document 9 2027-06-27 H2050SC Work Programme 19 Jun 2024
Minutes
The Committee considered the Work Programme (Item 9 in the Minute Book).
During discussion, Members requested the inclusion of an item on the Local Nature Recovery Strategy prior to it being discussed by Cabinet and a focus topic alongside the annual Climate Change report.
RESOLVED:
That the Hampshire 2050, Corporate Services and Resources Select Committee discussed and agreed the work programme, with the above additions, which would be prioritised and allocated by the Chairman of the Hampshire 2050, Corporate Services and Resources Select Committee in consultation with the Directors of Corporate Operations, Hampshire 2050 and People and Organisation.
During discussion, Members requested the inclusion of an item on the Local Nature Recovery Strategy prior to it being discussed by Cabinet and a focus topic alongside the annual Climate Change report.
RESOLVED:
That the Hampshire 2050, Corporate Services and Resources Select Committee discussed and agreed the work programme, with the above additions, which would be prioritised and allocated by the Chairman of the Hampshire 2050, Corporate Services and Resources Select Committee in consultation with the Directors of Corporate Operations, Hampshire 2050 and People and Organisation.
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