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Health Scrutiny Committee Work Programme 2016-17

1. Thursday 30 June 2016. Committee Room 3, Waltham Forest Town Hall.Agenda published: 22/06/16

ITEMNO.

Agenda item. One line description

LEAD DEPT:(REPORT AUTHOR)

Notes on type of reporte.g. – external report, follow-up, panel report.

1. Induction to Health Public Health/ CCG/ NELFT

Series of reports setting out the work and priorities of the key health delivery bodies in Waltham Forest.

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2. Wednesday 21 September 2016. Committee Room 3, altham Forest Town Hall.Agenda published: 13/09/16

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1. Update on Barts Health Performance Improvement Plan

Barts Health External report from Barts Health, providing an update on performance against their Performance Improvement Plan

2. Drug and alcohol services: treatment CCG/ NELFT/ Lifeline Papers to support the Committee’s themed review into drug and alcohol services.

This session will focus on the treatment of people with long-term drug and alcohol dependency.

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3. Wednesday 23 November 2016. Committee Room 3, Waltham Forest Town Hall.Agenda published: 15/11/16

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1. Impact of new housing on health Public Health (Andrew Taylor)

Paper looking on the impact of housing of health and the work of the Council in this area.

2. Drugs and alcohol: community safety Community Safety (Alastair Macorkindale)

Paper to support the Committee’s themed review into drug and alcohol services.

Exploration of the community safety impact of drugs and alcohol, and the work being done by the Council to reduce its impact.

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4. Wednesday 25 January 2017. Committee Room 3, Waltham Forest Town Hall.Agenda published: 17/01/17

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1. Obesity Public Health (Andrew Taylor)

Paper outlining the current data on obesity in Waltham Forest, and the work of the Council to reduce its’ incidence.

2. Drugs and alcohol: prevention Public Health (Andrew Taylor)

Paper to support the Committee’s themed review into drug and alcohol services.

This session will focus on the preventative work being done on drugs and alcohol.

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5. Wednesday 29 March 2017. Council Chambers, Waltham Forest Town Hall.Agenda published: 21/03/17

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1. Update on Barts Health Performance Improvement Plan

Barts Health External report from Barts Health, providing an update on performance against their Performance Improvement Plan.

2. Mental Health review: Update on progress Public Health/ CCG In March 2016 the Health Committee agreed a report on mental health in Waltham Forest.

This paper will be an update on the progress made in implementing the recommendations from that report.

3. Drugs and alcohol: final report Communications and Communities (James Holden)

Agree the themed review into drugs and alcohol that the committee has carried out over the course of the year.

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Health Scrutiny Terms of Reference

1. Organisation 1.1. The Committee will be comprised of the Councillors as determined by the Annual meeting of Council, appointed in accordance with the political balance of the Council, including a Chair and Vice Chair, elected by Council. 1.2. The Chair and Vice Chair must be a Councillor. No members of the Committee shall be a member of the Cabinet. The Committee may appoint non-voting co-opted members from outside bodies and local communities. 1.3. Membership of the Committee must reflect the political balance of the Council in accordance with Sections 15.16 & 17, and Schedule One, of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989.1.4. The Committee must abide by the principles of the new arrangements for Overview and Scrutiny Committees as agreed at Annual Council on 19 May 2016. These principles are:

1.4.1. Working in partnership with relevant director(s) and portfolio lead member(s), the Committees develop annual work programmes which focus on the successful delivery of the Council’s priorities1.4.2. Cross-working and partnership between committees to ensure the more complex commissioning structure of the Council is fully scrutinised 1.4.3. Work programmes for each committee agreed by full Council.1.4.4. The Chair of Audit and Governance to call at least 2 formal meetings of all Scrutiny Chairs each municipal year, who will prepare and publish a report on the work of the committees since their establishment / previous report, and 1.4.5. Greater use of innovative ways of working to promote community engagement.

2. Purpose 2.1. To monitor and review the policies and practices of, and services provided by, the Council, its partners and contractors, in respect of Health, including:

2.1.1. public health2.1.2 leisure services

3. Health Scrutiny 3.1. To scrutinise services that fall within the remit of:

3.1.1. The Portfolio Lead Member for Health and Wellbeing3.1.2. All Portfolio holders in respect of policies, strategies and services supporting the areas set out in section 2.1 above.

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4. Methodology / Operating Conventions 4.1. The Committee operates in accordance with the Overview and Scrutiny procedure rules set out in Part 6 of the Constitution. In accordance with those principles the committee may:

4.1.1. Call for and receive reports on matters within the remit of the Committee. 4.1.2. Require Members of the Cabinet and officers within all tiers of management to attend the Committee and provide written and oral evidence. 4.1.3. Invite witnesses from within and from outside the Council to provide written and/or oral evidence. 4.1.4. Make recommendations on policy, practice and service provision to the Cabinet and Council. 4.1.5. Establish time-limited Scrutiny Panels and Working Groups to support delivery of the Committee’s Forward Work Programme and corporate policy development role.

4.1.6. Hold the Executive to account through the exercise of the Council’s call-in procedures which provide for scrutiny of decisions.

4.1.7. To consider petitions if referred to it under the Council’s petition scheme 4.1.8. Where a particular issue could fall within the functions of two or more Scrutiny Committees the Chairs of the relevant Scrutiny Committees, following consultation with the Head of Policy and Public Affairs, will agree which Scrutiny Committee will consider the matter

5. Meeting Arrangements 5.1. The Committee shall determine the number and frequency of its meetings. The meetings will be subject to the provisions of Section 100A - 100K and Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972 as amended by Sections 97 & 98 of the Local Government Act 2000. 5.2. The quorum of the Committee shall be two-thirds of the membership eligible to vote or the nearest whole number under two-thirds.5.3 Agendas and minutes of the Committee meetings will be available to members of the public on request at the Reception Desk of Waltham Forest Town Hall, Forest Road, Walthamstow and on the Council’s website at www.walthamforest.gov.uk

http://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/

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Communities scrutiny work programme

1. Monday 27 June 2016. Committee Room 3, Waltham Forest Town Hall.Agenda published: 17/06/16

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2. Voluntary and Community Sector Strategy Communications and Communities (Kate Bell)

Following in in-depth review of the VCS, a new VCS strategy is being sebnt to the Cabinet for approval, aiming to provide the Council with a strategy that is in line with the Council’s aims and objectives and is fit for purpose for the current climate.

3. Introduction of the Night Tube Transport for London/ British Transport Police

The first Night Tube services will launch on the Central and Victoria lines on 19 August, offering a round-the-clock service on Fridays and Saturdays. This is a chance to discuss the community safety implications.

4. Community Safety Performance Report Insight & Corporate Performance (Ed Maguire)

Report providing overview of the Council’s performance, focussing on areas of Community Safety with actions to improve performance where necessary.

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2. Wednesday 7 September 2016. Committee Room 3, Waltham Forest Town Hall.Agenda published: 30/08/16

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1. Performance of MPS Performance Data for Waltham Forest

MPS Presentation on MPS Performance Data by the Borough Commander for Waltham Forest.

2. Waltham Forest’s Gang Prevention Programme: Drugs

Community Safety (Alastair Macorkindale)

Paper to support the Committee’s themed review into Waltham Forest’s Gangs Prevention Programme.

The paper should focus on work undertaken with regards to gangs and drugs.

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3. Wednesday 9 November 2016. Committee Room 3, Waltham Forest Town Hall.Agenda published: 1/11/16

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1. Building Community Cohesion (Ian Tompkins) The Council is adopting a new strategy to encourage and celebrate community cohesion.

2. Hate Crime Community Safety (Alastair Macorkindale)

There has been a spike in reported incidences of hate crime in Waltham Forest. This paper will explore what is driving that and how the Council is responding.

3. Waltham Forest’s Gang Prevention Programme: Weapons



The paper should focus on work undertaken with regards to gangs and weapons.

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1. Community Safety Performance Report Insight & Corporate Performance (Ed Maguire)

Report providing overview of the Council’s performance, focussing on areas of Community Safety with actions to improve performance where necessary.

2. Night Tube Transport for London/ British Transport Police/ MPS

Update on the impact on community safety from the roll out of the night tube.

3. Voluntary and Community Sector Strategy Communications and Communities (Ian Tompkins)

Chance to meet with the new VCS provider.

4. Update on progress in implementing the Domestic Violence Report

Community Safety (Sarah Kurylowicz)

In March the Cabinet agreed to adopt recommendations made by the Community Safety Scrutiny Committee domestic violence.

This report will provide an update on the progress made in implementing those recommendations as well as related developments.

5. Waltham Forest’s Gang Prevention Programme: Cuckooing



The paper should focus on work undertaken with regards to gangs and ‘cuckooing’.

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1. Counter extremism Community Safety (Alastair Macorkindale)

Paper outlining recent developments and performance for the Council’s work on counter-extremism.

2. Support and outcomes for new arrivals Insight & Corporate Performance (Ed Maguire)

Insight-driven paper exploring outcome indicators for people moving from outside the UK into Waltham Forest across a range of measures such as education and criminal justice, and a review of the support mechanisms that are in place for those new arrivals.

3. Art for All: Building cohesive communities through culture

(Lorna Lee) Paper looking at how the Council is using its arts programming and arts grants programme to build cohesive communities.

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4. Update on progress in implementing the Support for Victims Report

Community Safety/ Neighbourhoods

In June the Cabinet agreed to adopt recommendations made by the Community Safety Scrutiny Committee support for victims.


5. Waltham Forest’s Gang Prevention Programme: agree final report

James Holden Agreement of themed review final report into Waltham Forest’s Gang Prevention Programme, for recommendations to be taken to Cabinet.

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Communities Scrutiny Committee Terms of Reference


1.4.1. Working in partnership with relevant director(s) and portfolio lead member(s), the Committees develop annual work programmes which focus on the successful delivery of the Council’s priorities1.4.2. Cross-working and partnership between committees to ensure the more complex commissioning structure of the Council is fully scrutinised 1.4.3. Work programmes for each committee agreed by full Council 1.4.4. The Chair of Audit and Governance to call at least 2 formal meetings each municipal year of all Scrutiny Chairs, who will prepare and publish a report on the work of the committees since their establishment / previous report, and 1.4.5. Greater use of innovative ways of working to promote community engagement.

2. Purpose 2.1. To monitor and review the policies and practices of, and services provided by, the Council, its partners and contractors, in respect of Finance; Corporate Development; and Commercial Services, including:

2.1.1. community safety2.1.2 community cohesion2.1.3 volunteering2.1.4 culture and heritage2.1.5 Communications/ Policy and Public Affairs

3. Communities Scrutiny 3.1. To scrutinise services that fall within the remit of:

3.1.1. The Portfolio Lead Member for Community Safety and Cohesion 3.1.2. All Portfolio holders in respect of policies, strategies and services supporting the areas set out in section 2.1 above.

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4.1.1. Call for and receive reports on matters within the remit of the Committee. 4.1.2. Require Members of the Cabinet and officers within all tiers of management to attend the Committee and provide written and oral evidence. 4.1.3. Invite witnesses from within and from outside the Council to provide written and/or oral evidence. 4.1.4. Make recommendations on policy, practice and service provision to the Cabinet and Council. 4.1.5. Establish time-limited Scrutiny Panels and Working Groups to support delivery of the Committee’s Forward Work Programme and corporate policy development role. 4.1.6. Hold the Executive to account for the discharge of functions through the exercise of the Council’s call-in procedures which provide for scrutiny of decisions . 4.1.7. To consider petitions if referred to it under the Council’s petition scheme 4.1.8. Where a particular issue could fall within the functions of two or more Scrutiny Committees the Chairs of the relevant Scrutiny Committees, following consultation with the Head of Policy and Public Affairs, will agree which Scrutiny Committee will consider the matter



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Adult Social Care Scrutiny Committee Work Programme 2016-17

1. Tuesday 19 July. Committee Room 3, Waltham Forest Town Hall.Agenda published: 11/07/16

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5. Adults strategy and older persons strategy Adult Social Care Implementation schedule/milestones for the strategies, both strategies to be appended

6. Short and Long Term (SALT) Return and peer review

Adult Social Care / Performance

Define the remit and purpose of a SALT return, the return itself to be appended

An outline of the findings of the peer review sessions

7. Better care together (inc. social prescribing update)

Adult Social Care / Better Care Together

An update on the workstreams of the Better Care Together Plan, with particularly focus on social prescribing. To provide details of milestones reached, programmes which are fully operational, and the plans for the upcoming year

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2. Wednesday 28 September. Committee Room 3, Waltham Forest Town Hall.Agenda published: 20/09/2016

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1. Market position statement for health and ASC Service design Set out the commissioning intentions for the Council over the next year in areas of health and ASC

2. Support for carers in Waltham Forest Adult Social Care Outline the services and support offered to carers in Waltham Forest, potentially with some benchmarking the offer in other local authorities

3. Session 1 themed reviewRegistered Care Market: performance in WF

Performance and Insight Waltham Forest providers’ performance on key indicators, as well as any CQC inspection data

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3. Wednesday 02 November. Committee Room 3, Waltham Forest Town Hall.Agenda published: 25/10/2016

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1. Care Act implementation Adult Social Care An update on the implementation of requirements of the Care Act in Waltham Forest

2. Disability and housing needs Housing / Adult Social Care

The aids and adaptations on offer for existing housing, as well as the plans for new-build housing

3. Session 2 themed reviewRegistered care market: pay and conditions

Adult Social Care Continuation of the themed review, with focus on the pay and conditions for frontline staff

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4. Monday 23 January 2016. Committee Room 3, Waltham Forest Town Hall.Agenda published: 13/01/2016

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1. Quality board Adult Social Care Status report on the implementation and working of the Quality Board

2. Adult mental health and learning disability performance

Adult Social Care / Insight and performance

The local performance for key indicators relating to adult mental health and learning disability

3. Session 3 themed reviewRegistered care market: impact from BCT and Think Family

ASC / Transformation / BCT

A continuation of the themed review, with particular focus on the relevant key themes from BCT and Think Family, and how they will impact on care providers

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1. Annual Progress Report Adult Social Care / Insight and Performance

To include: ASB performance data ASC annual complaints report Adult safeguarding report

2. Plans and Priorities for 2017/18 Adult Social Care Indicative work programme for the directorate in the following year

3. Reports: Update on implementation of

recommendation from end of life care Sign off Themed Review

Adult Social Care / Scrutiny officer

An update on the status of each recommendation

An opportunity to review the final version of the themed review and agree the recommendations

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Adult Social Care Scrutiny Committee Terms of Reference


1.4.1. Working in partnership with relevant director(s) and portfolio lead member(s), the Committees develop annual work programmes which focus on the successful delivery of the Council’s priorities1.4.2. Cross-working and partnership between committees to ensure the more complex commissioning structure of the Council is fully scrutinised 1.4.3. Work programmes for each committee agreed by full Council 1.4.4. The Chair of Audit and Governance to call at least 2 formal meetings each municipal year of all Scrutiny Chairs, who will prepare and publish a report on the work of the committees since their establishment / previous report, and 1.4.5. Greater use of innovative ways of working to promote community engagement. engagement

2. Purpose 2.1. To monitor and review the policies and practices of, and services provided by, the Council, its partners and contractors, in respect of Adult Social Care.

3. Health Scrutiny 3.1. To scrutinise services that fall within the remit of:

3.1.1. The Portfolio Lead Member for Adult Social Care3.1.2. All Portfolio holders in respect of policies, strategies and services supporting the areas set out in section 2.1 above.


4.1.1. Call for and receive reports on matters within the remit of the Committee.

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4.1.2. Require Members of the Cabinet and officers within all tiers of management to attend the Committee and provide written and oral evidence. 4.1.3. Invite witnesses from within and from outside the Council to provide written and/or oral evidence. 4.1.4. Make recommendations on policy, practice and service provision to the Cabinet and Council. 4.1.5. Establish time-limited Scrutiny Panels and Working Groups to support delivery of the Committee’s Forward Work Programme and corporate policy development role. 4.1.6. Hold the Executive to account through the exercise of the Council’s call-in procedures which provide for scrutiny of decisions 4.1.7. To consider petitions if referred to it under the Council’s petition scheme 4.1.8. Where a particular issue could fall within the functions of two or more Scrutiny Committees the Chairs of the relevant Scrutiny Committees, following consultation with the Head of Policy and Public Affairs, will agree which Scrutiny Committee will consider the matter



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Housing Scrutiny Committee work programme 2016/17

1. Wednesday 13 July 2016. Council Chamber, Waltham Forest Town Hall.Agenda published: 5/7/16

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8. Letting Agent Compliance David Beach (Neighbourhoods)

This report will outline the work done by the Council in ensuring that letting agents comply with their obligations and future work planned in this area.

9. Private Rented Property Licensing Scheme: update on progress

David Beach (Neighbourhoods)

This report will give an update on progress with the PRPL scheme since its introduction in April 2015.

10. Waltham Forest Housing overview and performance update

Waltham Forest Housing Team

This report will give an overview of Waltham Forest Housing performance in 2015/16 and will highlight areas for focus in 2016/17.

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2. Thursday 20 October 2016. Committee Room 3, Waltham Forest Town Hall.Agenda published: 12/10/16

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1. Themed Review 1: Affordability and availability of housing in Waltham Forest

TBC This is the first of three sessions to examine the theme of affordability and availability of housing in Waltham Forest. External speakers will be invited to attend the meeting to give evidence on these issues.

2. Housing affordability in Waltham Forest: the impact of legislation

Ken Jones (Housing) This report will outline the impact of recent legislation on housing affordability, including the Housing and Planning Act and welfare reform.

3. Housing affordability in Waltham Forest: other factors

Ken Jones (Housing) This report will outline the impact of other factors on housing affordability in the borough, including overall housing demand in London and challenges with meeting this need.

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3. Tuesday 20 December 2016. Committee Room 3, Waltham Forest Town Hall.Agenda published: 12/12/16

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1. Themed review 2: Affordability and availability of housing in Waltham Forest

TBC This is the second of three sessions to examine the theme of affordability and availability of housing in Waltham Forest. External speakers will be invited to attend the meeting to give evidence on these issues.

2. Council’s response to housing provision Ken Jones (Housing) The results of a consultation on the early years funding formula are expected in summer 2016 and this report will outline how the Council plans to meet early years need in light of any changes to funding arrangements and the new requirement of 30 hours of free childcare each week from September 2017.

3. Council house building programme Ken Jones (Housing) This report provides a statutory annual update on the local authority’s progress with private fostering.

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4. Thursday 9 February 2017. Committee Room 3, Waltham Forest Town Hall.Agenda published: 01/02/17

ITEMNO.




1. Themed review 3: Affordability and availability of housing in Waltham Forest

TBC This is the last of three sessions to examine the theme of affordability and availability of housing in Waltham Forest. External speakers will be invited to attend the meeting to give evidence on these issues.

2. Partnership working to meet housing challenges Ken Jones (Housing) This report will look at how the Council is working in partnership to deliver high quality housing provision, in particular through joint working with developers and housing associations.

3. Waltham Forest Housing Performance report Ken Jones (Housing) This report will provide an update on housing performance for the first half of 2016/17.

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5. Tuesday 9 May 2017. Committee Room 3, Waltham Forest Town Hall.Agenda published: 28/4/17

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1. Homelessness prevention Ken Jones (Housing) This report will look at the work of the Council in preventing homelessness and highlight future plans and potential for joint working in this area.

2. Temporary accommodation provision Ken Jones (Housing) This report will look at how the Council is working to meet the need for temporary accommodation.

3. Themed review report Policy and Public Affairs (Ellen Storrar)

Agreement of themed review final report into the affordability and availability of housing in Waltham Forest, for recommendations to be taken to Cabinet.

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Housing Scrutiny Committee

Terms of Reference

1. Organisation

1.1. The Committee will be comprised of the Councillors as determined by the Annual meeting of Council, appointed in accordance with the political balance of the Council, including a Chair and Vice Chair, elected by Council. 1.2. The Chair and Vice Chair must be a Councillor. No members of the Committee shall be a member of the Cabinet. The Committee may appoint non-voting co-opted members from outside bodies and local communities. 1.3. Membership of the Committee must reflect the political balance of the Council in accordance with Sections 15.16 & 17, and Schedule One, of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989.1.4. The Committee must abide by the principles of the new arrangements for Overview and Scrutiny Committees as agreed at Annual Council on 19 May 2016. These principles are:

1.4.1. Working in partnership with relevant director(s) and portfolio lead member(s), the Committees develop annual work programmes which focus on the successful delivery of the Council’s priorities.1.4.2. Cross-working and partnership between committees to ensure the more complex commissioning structure of the Council is fully scrutinised; 1.4.3. Work programmes for each committee agreed by full Council 1.4.4. The Chair of Audit and Governance to call at least 2 formal meetings each municipal year of all Scrutiny Chairs, who will prepare and publish a report on the work of the committees since their establishment / previous report, and 1.4.5. Greater use of innovative ways of working to promote community engagement..

2. Purpose

2.1. To monitor and review the policies and practices of, and services provided by, the Council, its partners and contractors, in respect of Housing:

2.1.1. Council home building programme 2.1.2. Homelessness 2.1.3. Waltham Forest Housing2.1.4. Housing policy

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2.1.5. Housing standards

3. Housing Scrutiny

3.1 To scrutinise services that fall within the remit of:

3.1.1. The Leader of the Council (in respect of the Council’s budget strategy and corporate strategy supporting housing growth within the borough) 3.1.2. The Cabinet Member for Economic Growth and High Streets 3.1.3. All Portfolio holders in respect of policies, strategies and services supporting the housing agenda within the borough.

4. Methodology / Operating Conventions

4.1. The Committee operates in accordance with the Overview and Scrutiny procedure rules set out in Part 6 of the Constitution. In accordance with those principles the committee may:

4.1.1. Call for and receive reports on matters within the remit of the Committee. 4.1.2. Require Members of the Cabinet and officers within all tiers of management to attend the Committee and provide written and oral evidence. 4.1.3. Invite witnesses from within and from outside the Council to provide written and/or oral evidence. 4.1.4. Make recommendations on policy, practice and service provision to the Cabinet and Council. 4.1.5. Establish time-limited Scrutiny Panels and Working Groups to support delivery of the Committee’s Forward Work Programme and corporate policy development role. 4.1.6. Hold the Executive to account through the exercise of the Council’s call-in procedures which provide for scrutiny of decisions 4.1.7. To consider petitions if referred to it under the Council’s petition scheme 4.1.8. Where a particular issue could fall within the functions of two or more Scrutiny Committees the Chairs of the relevant Scrutiny Committees, following consultation with the Head of Policy and Public Affairs, will agree which Scrutiny Committee will consider the matter.

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5. Meeting Arrangements

5.1. The Committee shall determine the number and frequency of its meetings. The meetings will be subject to the provisions of Section 100A - 100K and Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972 as amended by Sections 97 & 98 of the Local Government Act 2000. 5.2. The quorum of the Committee shall be two-thirds of the membership eligible to vote or the nearest whole number under two-thirds.5.3 Agendas and minutes of the Committee meetings will be available to members of the public on request at the Reception Desk of Waltham Forest Town Hall, Forest Road, Walthamstow and on the Council’s website at www.walthamforest.gov.uk


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Children and Families Scrutiny Committee work programme 2016/17

1. Wednesday 13 July 2016. Committee Room 3, Waltham Forest Town Hall.Agenda published: 5/7/16

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1. Annual Corporate Parenting Board Report Children’s Social Care (Heather Flinders)

This report will outline the work done by the Corporate Parenting Board in 2015/16 and highlight the Board’s priorities for 2016/17.

2. The Council’s role in education Education Improvement (Rosalind Turner)

This report will outline how the Council views its role in education

3. Annual fostering report Children’s Social Care (Dave Fry)

This report provides a statutory annual update on the local authority’s progress with fostering.

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2. Wednesday 19 October 2016. Committee Room 3, Waltham Forest Town Hall.Agenda published: 11/10/16

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1. Themed Review 1: voice and influence of children and young people

TBC This is the first of three sessions to examine the theme of the voice and influence of children and young people in the design and delivery of Council services in more depth. External speakers will be invited to speak to share their experiences.

2. Youth justice review Early Help (Daniel Phelps)

The Ministry of Justice will be reporting the findings of its review into the youth justice system in summer 2016. This report will outline the findings of the review and its implications for Waltham Forest.

3. Annual adoption report Children’s Social Care (Dave Fry)

This report provides a statutory annual update on the local authority’s progress with adoption.

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3. Wednesday 7 December 2016. Committee Room 3, Waltham Forest Town Hall.Agenda published: 29/11/16

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1. Themed review 2: voice and influence of children and young people

TBC This is the second of three sessions to examine the theme of the voice and influence of children and young people in the design and delivery of Council services in more depth. External speakers will be invited to speak to share their experiences.

2. Meeting need for early years places Education Support (Eve McLoughlin)

The results of a consultation on the early years funding formula are expected in summer 2016 and this report will outline how the Council plans to meet early years need in light of any changes to funding arrangements and the new requirement of 30 hours of free childcare each week from September 2017.

3. Annual private fostering report Children’s Social Care (Dave Fry)

This report provides a statutory annual update on the local authority’s progress with private fostering.

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4. Wednesday 1 February 2017. Committee Room 3, Waltham Forest Town Hall.Agenda published: 24/01/17

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1. Themed review 3: voice and influence of children and young people

TBC This is the last of three sessions to examine the theme of the voice and influence of children and young people in the design and delivery of Council services in more depth. External speakers will be invited to speak to share their experiences.

2. Primary and secondary challenge: impact on school standards and attainment

Education Improvement (Rosalind Turner)

This report will outline the progress of the Waltham Forest Secondary Challenge in improving outcomes in the borough, as well as highlighting any lessons learned that could be taken on by the newly established Primary Challenge. This item will include input from secondary and primary heads involved in the projects.

3. Update on implementation of recommendations from 2015/16

Children’s Social Care / Education Improvement

In June 2016 Cabinet agreed to adopt the recommendations made by the former Social Care and Education Scrutiny Committees in their reports Post-Ofsted scrutiny review and Schools ready for children, children ready for schools.


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5. Wednesday 26 April 2017. Committee Room 3, Waltham Forest Town Hall.Agenda published: 18/4/17

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1. Wellbeing of care leavers Children’s social care (Heather Flinders / Darren McAughtrie)

This report will look at the experience of care leavers, particularly in relation to social isolation, as well as the work of the Council in supporting care leavers and information on best practice in this area.

2. Children and families performance report 2016/17

All departments covered by children and families

An overview of Children and Families performance for 2016/17

3. Themed review report Policy and Public Affairs (Ellen Storrar)

Agreement of themed review final report into voice and influence of children and young people, for recommendations to be taken to Cabinet.

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Children and Families Scrutiny Committee

Terms of Reference

1. Organisation

1.1. The Committee will be comprised of the Councillors as determined by the Annual meeting of Council, appointed in accordance with the political balance of the Council, including a Chair and Vice Chair, elected by Council. 1.2. The Chair and Vice Chair must be a Councillor. No members of the Committee shall be a member of the Cabinet. The Committee may appoint non-voting co-opted members from outside bodies and local communities. 1.3. Membership of the Committee must reflect the political balance of the Council in accordance with Sections 15.16 & 17, and Schedule One, of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989.1.4. The Committee must abide by the principles of the new arrangements for Overview and Scrutiny Committees as agreed at Annual Council on 19 May 2016. These principles are:

1.4.1. Working in partnership with relevant director(s) and portfolio lead member(s), the Committees develop annual work programmes which focus on the successful delivery of the Council’s priorities.1.4.2. Cross-working and partnership between committees to ensure the more complex commissioning structure of the Council is fully scrutinised; 1.4.3. Work programmes for each committee agreed by full Council 1.4.4. The Chair of Audit and Governance to call at least 2 formal meetings each municipal year of all Scrutiny Chairs, who will prepare and publish a report on the work of the committees since their establishment / previous report, and

1.4.5. Greater use of innovative ways of working to promote community engagement.

2. Purpose

2.1. To monitor and review the policies and practices of, and services provided by, the Council, its partners and contractors, in respect of children and families:

2.1.1. Children’s social care (including services for looked after children, children in need of help and protection and care leavers)2.1.2 Early help (including children and families centres, youth offending team)2.1.3 Education (including schools capital projects, early years, primary and secondary, and post-16 provision)

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2.1.4 Integrated disability service

3. Children and Families Scrutiny

a. To scrutinise services that fall within the remit of:

3.1.2. The Cabinet Member for Children and young people 3.1.3. All Portfolio holders in respect of policies, strategies and services relating to outcomes for children and families within the borough.

4. Methodology / Operating Conventions

4.1. The Committee operates in accordance with the Overview and Scrutiny procedure rules set out in Part 6 of the Constitution. In accordance with those principles the committee may:

4.1.1. Call for and receive reports on matters within the remit of the Committee. 4.1.2. Require Members of the Cabinet and officers within all tiers of management to attend the Committee and provide written and oral evidence. 4.1.3. Invite witnesses from within and from outside the Council to provide written and/or oral evidence. 4.1.4. Make recommendations on policy, practice and service provision to the Cabinet and Council. 4.1.5. Establish time-limited Scrutiny Panels and Working Groups to support delivery of the Committee’s Forward Work Programme and corporate policy development role.

4.1.6. Hold the Executive to account through the exercise of the Council’s call-in procedures which provide for scrutiny of decisions. 4.1.7. To consider petitions if referred to it under the Council’s petition scheme 4.1.8. Where a particular issue could fall within the functions of two or more Scrutiny Committees the Chairs of the relevant Scrutiny Committees, following consultation with the Head of Policy and Public Affairs, will agree which Scrutiny Committee will consider the matter.

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5. Meeting Arrangements

5.1. The Committee shall determine the number and frequency of its meetings. The meetings will be subject to the provisions of Section 100A - 100K and Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972 as amended by Sections 97 & 98 of the Local Government Act 2000. 5.2. The quorum of the Committee shall be two-thirds of the membership eligible to vote or the nearest whole number under two-thirds.5.3 Agendas and minutes of the Committee meetings will be available to members of the public on request at the Reception Desk of Waltham Forest Town Hall, Forest Road, Walthamstow and on the Council’s website at www.walthamforest.gov.uk


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Neighbourhoods scrutiny work programme

1. Tuesday 20 July 2016. Committee Room 3, Waltham Forest Town Hall.Agenda published: 27/07/16

ITEMNO.




1. Mini-Holland Programme Neighbourhoods & Corporate Services (Vala Valavan)

Report providing a quick introduction to the Mini-Holland programme and outlining issues to be considered/decisions to be made over the next 12 months (what is proposed; what options explored; what is the evidence for decisions)

2. Air Pollution Neighbourhoods & Corporate Services (David Beach)

Report providing details of air pollution data and an overview of issues in Waltham Forest and London, and explores opportunities and challenges provided by the new London Mayor’s priorities.

3. Access to Leisure in Waltham Forest

Communications & Communities

Report of the Scrutiny Committee’s Review during 2015/16 on access to leisure facilities in Waltham Forest, with a particular focus on access issues for people with a disability; women and girls; young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and older people.

4. Work Programme 2016/17 Communications & Communities

Report on the Committee’s work programme for 2016/17; for agreement.

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2. Tuesday 11 October 2016. Committee Room 3, Waltham Forest Town Hall.Agenda published: 03/09/16

ITEMNO.



Notes on type of report

e.g. – external report, follow-up, panel report.

1. Themed Review Session 1: Customer Services


Session to identify areas of both good and poor customer service at LBWF; explore characteristics of services to establish why some perform better than others.

2. Tree Strategy Neighbourhoods and Commercial Services (David Evans)

Report informing the committee of the development of the Council’s new Tree Strategy: underlying evidence and issues identified; options considered; policy proposals

3. Private Rented Property Licensing Scheme

Neighbourhoods and Commercial Services (David Beach)

Report provides an update on the effectiveness of the selective licensing scheme in achieving its objectives to combat anti-social behaviour associated with privately rented homes and to drive up property standards within that sector.

4. Street Cleaning, Waste Collection and Recycling

Neighbourhoods and Commercial Services (Michele Moloney)

A report detailing performance plans and projects to ensure that the Council meets its targets relating to refuse, recycling and waste collections and street cleaning.

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3. Tuesday 29 November 2016. Committee Room 3, Waltham Forest Town Hall.Agenda published: 21/11/16

ITEMNO.



1. Themed Review Session 2: Customer Services


Session looks at best practice from across the Customer Services Sector (councils and their delivery partners; VCS organisations; private sector, industry research/experts).

2. Park Services Neighbourhoods and Commercial Services (Mandy Thompson)

Progress update

3. Mini-Holland Neighbourhoods and Commercial Services (Vala Valavan)

Progress update – following up report of 5 July 2016

4. Traffic, parking and highways - update

Neighbourhoods and Commercial Services

Progress update

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4. Thursday 26 January 2017. Committee Room 3, Waltham Forest Town Hall.Agenda published: 18/01/17

ITEMNO.




1. Themed Review Session 3: Corporate Services


Session will explore how characteristics of good customer services can be applied to areas of poor customer services to raise standards across the Council; develop recommendations

2. Neighbourhoods Model Performance and update


Progress update

3. Civil Enforcement – focus on neighbourhood services and CCTV


Report examining the Council’s approaches to applying civil enforcement legislation and whether this achieves policy objectives – will focus on neighbourhood services and CCTV strategy

4.

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5. Wednesday 19 April 2017. Committee Room 3, Waltham Forest Town Hall.Agenda published: 11/04/17

ITEMNO.




1. Air Pollution – progress update


Progress update – following up report of 5 July 2016

2. Progress on recommendations of Biodiversity report


Report setting out the progress made on the recommendations made by the 2015/16 Neighbourhoods Scrutiny Committee report: Biodiversity in Waltham Forest

3. 2016/17 Themed Review Report


Report setting out the work of the Committee relating to its in-depth review of the Council’s Customer Services; the evidence examined; areas of good and poor practice identified; characteristics of services established to understand why some perform better than others; recommendations designed to raise standards across the Council.

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Neighbourhoods Scrutiny Committee

Terms of Reference



2. Purpose 2.1. To monitor and review the policies and practices of, and services provided by, the Council, its partners and contractors, in respect of Neighbourhoods and Commercial Services, including:

2.1.1. Neighbourhood Services - Street Cleaning, Waste Collection and Recycling 2.1.2. Traffic, parking and highways policy and management2.1.3. Mini Holland programme2.1.4. Envirocrime and enforcement2.1.5. Environmental health and trading standards2.1.6. Parks and green spaces

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2.1.7. Green Infrastructure and climate change2.1.8. Cemeteries and mortuaries2.1.9. Business Support 2.1.10 Customer Services and 2.1.11 Facilities Management

3. Neighbourhoods Scrutiny 3.1. To scrutinise services that fall within the remit of:

3.1.1. The Leader of the Council (in respect of the Council’s budget strategy and corporate strategy supporting neighbourhoods within the borough) 3.1.2. The Cabinet Member for Neighbourhoods 3.1.3. All Portfolio holders in respect of policies, strategies and services supporting the neighbourhoods agenda within the borough.


4.1.1. Call for and receive reports on matters within the remit of the Committee. 4.1.2. Require Members of the Cabinet and officers within all tiers of management to attend the Committee and provide written and oral evidence. 4.1.3. Invite witnesses from within and from outside the Council to provide written and/or oral evidence. 4.1.4. Make recommendations on policy, practice and service provision to the Cabinet and Council. 4.1.5. Establish time-limited Themed Reviews and Working Groups to support delivery of the Committee’s Forward Work Programme and corporate policy development role. 4.1.6. Hold the Executive to account through the exercise of the Council’s call-in procedures which provide for scrutiny of decisions. 4.1.7. To consider petitions if referred to it under the Council’s petition scheme 4.1.8. Where a particular issue could fall within the functions of two or more Scrutiny Committees the Chairs of the relevant Scrutiny Committees, following consultation with the Head of Policy and Public Affairs, will agree which Scrutiny Committee will consider the matter.

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Growth scrutiny committee

1. Wednesday 29 June 2016. Committee Room 3, Waltham Forest Town Hall.Agenda published: 21/06/16

ITEMNO.




1. Regeneration opportunities across Waltham Forest.

Regeneration & Growth (Jonathan Martin)

Report providing a broad update on housing, employment and skills initiatives in different parts of the borough – follow up to reports presented to the Committee between Sept 2014 – Feb 2015

2. Town Centres Strategy Regeneration & Growth (Will Teasdale)

Report provides details of the Council’s emerging Town Centres Strategy – follows the Committee’s work reviewing how the Council is implementing the Growth Commission recommendations.

3. The Economic Development evidence base

Regeneration & Growth (Sandra Fryer)

Report setting out the evidence base work findings and how these are informing the Council’s economic growth strategy; and summarises the measures being put in place to monitor progress on economic growth delivery – follows the Committee’s work reviewing how the Council is implementing Growth Commission recommendations.

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4. Growth in Waltham Forest Communications & Communities (Sarfraz Shafiq)

Report on the Growth Scrutiny Committee’s Review during 2015/16 of the Council’s implementation of Growth Commission recommendations

5. Work Programme 2016/17 Communications & Communities (Sarfraz Shafiq)


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2. Wednesday 14 September 2016. Committee Room 3, Waltham Forest Town Hall.Agenda published: 06/09/16

ITEMNO.



Notes on type of report

e.g. – external report, follow-up, panel report.

1. Themed Review Session 1: Fair Growth


Session looks at whether the council’s planning policies are maximising benefits of development/regeneration for communities in the borough – focus on housing development projects in the borough, in particular section106/CIL contributions towards affordable housing, infrastructure and allocations of monies to employment and skills training; viability assessments and negotiations with developers.

2. Strategic Regional & Sub-regional Partnerships

Regeneration & Growth (Lucy Shomali)

Report setting out the Council’s vision of its role within the region and sub-region, and identify specific challenges and opportunities to pursue through regional and sub-regional strategic partnerships – follows the Committee’s work reviewing how the Council is implementing the Growth Commission recommendations.

To invite evidence from the partnership bodies – where does LBWF fit in within their plans for growth across the sub-region.

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3. Inward Investment Regeneration & Growth (Lucy Shomali)

Report sets out the Council’s approach to encouraging inward investment; identifies which sectors targeted; and progress to date – follows the Committee’s work reviewing how the Council is implementing the Growth Commission recommendations.

4. *Leyton/Lea Bridge Master Plan and resident engagement

Regeneration & Growth Report sets out the initial findings which will inform the development of the masterplan for the regeneration of Leyton/Lea Bridge, and respond to resident growth engagement work and findings led by Cllr Grace Williams.

*This report is for information only. Presentation required only if requested by the Committee at least two days before the meeting.

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3. Thursday 17 November 2016. Council Chamber, Waltham Forest Town Hall.Agenda published: 09/11/16

ITEMNO.





Communications & Communities / Regeneration & Growth

Session focuses on Employment and Skills training provision and business support available in the borough. What is the evidence that council’s policies around employment, skills and business support are enabling all residents and businesses to benefit from growth? What more can be done? What can we learn from others?

To invite expert witnesses, including members of the WF Employment & Skills Partnership Board and businesses (small and large).

2. *Land Use study Regeneration & Growth Brief report on work undertaken to identify sites and develop proposals for various different uses of land within the borough.

*This report is for information only. Presentation only required if requested by Committee at least 2 days before the meeting.

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ITEMNO.






Session focussing on evidence of good practice from other authorities; regeneration organisations

Session also looks at evidence received from residents

2. Whipps Cross redevelopment – growth opportunities

Regeneration & Growth Report explores the economic development opportunities arising from the potential redevelopment of Whipps Cross hospital and how these may be realised.

3. The Waltham Forest Evening Economy

Regeneration & Growth Report examines the impact of late-night Tube on the evening economy of Waltham Forest town centres; considers options for addressing challenges and taking up opportunities

4. Corporate Asset Management Property and Asset Management

Report on the Council’s asset management policy and practice; particular focus on use of council’s assets and related procurement practices to support growth that benefits residents and businesses.

5. Progress on recommendations made by the Growth Scrutiny Committee Report: Growth in Waltham Forest

Regeneration & Growth Report setting out the progress made on the 13 recommendations made by the 2015/16 Growth Scrutiny Committee report: Growth in Waltham Forest

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5. Wednesday 22 May 2017. Committee Room 3, Waltham Forest Town Hall.Agenda published: 14/03/17

ITEMNO.




1. The Infrastructure Delivery Plan

Regeneration & Growth Report on work undertaken to identify the borough's infrastructure requirements including social, physical and green infrastructure; and update on the delivery of the required infrastructure to date.

3. Growth Scrutiny Committee Themed Review 2016/17 – Final report


Report setting out the work of the Committee relating to its in-depth review of the planning process in Waltham Forest; the evidence examined; views of developers/residents; issues identified and recommendations developed to assist the council to achieve its long term aims for economic growth which benefits existing and future residents and businesses.

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Growth scrutiny committee terms of reference



2. Purpose 2.1. To monitor and review the policies and practices of, and services provided by, the Council, its partners and contractors, in respect of Economic Growth and High Streets:

2.1.1. High streets and town centres management 2.1.2. Economic development and inward investment 2.1.3. Employment 2.1.4. Training, skills and adult education2.1.5. Relationship with business2.1.6. Regeneration2.1.7. Planning policy2.1.8. Property and asset management2.1.8. Procurement and commissioning2.1.9. Revenue and Benefits

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3. Growth Scrutiny 3.1. To scrutinise services that fall within the remit of:

3.1.1. The Leader of the Council (in respect of the Council’s budget strategy and corporate strategy supporting growth within the borough) 3.1.2. The Cabinet Member for Economic Growth and High Streets 3.1.3. All Portfolio holders in respect of policies, strategies and services supporting the growth agenda within the borough.


4.1.1. Call for and receive reports on matters within the remit of the Committee. 4.1.2. Require Members of the Cabinet and officers within all tiers of management to attend the Committee and provide written and oral evidence. 4.1.3. Invite witnesses from within and from outside the Council to provide written and/or oral evidence. 4.1.4. Make recommendations on policy, practice and service provision to the Cabinet and Council. 4.1.5. Establish time-limited Scrutiny Panels and Working Groups to support delivery of the Committee’s Forward Work Programme and corporate policy development role. 4.1.6. Contribute to the aims and objectives of the Council’s response to the Waltham Forest Growth Commission 4.1.7. Hold the Executive to account through the exercise of the Council’s call-in procedures which provide for scrutiny of decisions.4.1.8. To consider petitions if referred to it under the Council’s petition scheme 4.1.9. Where a particular issue could fall within the functions of two or more Scrutiny Committees the Chairs of the relevant Scrutiny Committees, following consultation with the Head of Policy and Public Affairs, will agree which Scrutiny Committee will consider the matter.



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Budget and Performance Scrutiny Committee Work Programme 2016/17

1. Tuesday 21 June 2016. Executive Board Room 1, Waltham Forest Town Hall.Agenda published: 13/06/16

ITEMNO.




1. External Funding Review and update Communications and Communities (Kate Bell)

Report setting out the achievements from the past 10 months, and highlights future opportunities and challenges for the External Funding Officer role

2. MTFS – A recap of key assumptions Finance (John Turnbull) Report provides information on the current financial position of the Council

3. Performance Management and Corporate Performance

Insight & Corporate Performance (Ed Maguire)

Report setting out the Council’s approach to monitoring and managing the performance of the Council’s services, and provides the Committee with the most recent Corporate Performance Report and Dashboard, for Quarter 4 2015/16.

4. Corporate Asset Management Plan Property & Asset Management (Aiden McManus)

Report providing an overview of the changes that have taken place since the presentation of the AMP to Cabinet in 2015. It then updates on general progress against the objectives of

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the AMP.

5. Generating savings and income opportunities Communications and Communities (Sarfraz Shafiq)

Report on the Budget Scrutiny Committee Review during 2015/16 into the Council’s approach to generating savings and income opportunities, and contract management

6. Work Programme 2016/17 Communications and Communities (Sarfraz Shafiq)


7. Redefining Waltham Forest 2020- update Transformation and HR Report on the progress in the delivery of RWF2020, in particular: (1) progress in delivering the savings associated with Redefining Waltham Forest 2020; (2) actions underway to address all red-rated savings

This report is for information only unless a presentation is requested by the Committee

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2. Tuesday 18 October 2016. Committee Room 3, Waltham Forest Town Hall.Agenda published: 10/10/16

ITEMNO.




1. Efficiency savings 2017/18 onwards Finance Report on progress in the planning and delivery of efficiency savings for the period 2017/18 to 2019/20.

2. Generating income opportunities Neighbourhoods and Commercial Services

Report on progress made by the Neighbourhoods and Commercial Services department on developing and exploiting income generation opportunities

3. MTFS – following Chancellor’s Autumn Statements

Finance Report provides information of the impact of the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement on the financial position of the Council.

4. Redefining Waltham Forest 2020- update Transformation and HR Report on the progress in the delivery of RWF2020. This report is for information only unless a presentation is requested by the Committee

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3. Wednesday 14 December 2016. Committee Room 3, Waltham Forest Town Hall.Agenda published: 06/12/16

ITEMNO.




1. Capturing the Benefits of Growth (themed review): Section 106 and Community Infrastructure Levy

Regeneration A review of the Council’s approach to allocating s.106 monies – potential to form a themed review

2. Capturing the Benefits of Growth (themed review): Council housing vehicle

Housing Report assessing how well the Council is managing budget reductions effectively to ensure financial resilience.

3. Capturing the Benefits of Growth (themed review): Business rates and Council Tax

Finance Report focusing on the budgets and performance of the Families Directorate

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4. Monday 20 February 2017. Committee Room 3, Waltham Forest Town Hall.Agenda published: 10/02/17

ITEMNO.




1. Budget and Council Tax setting Finance Report presenting the Cabinet's revenue and capital budgets for the 2017/18 financial year together with a proposal for a Council Tax level for 2017/18

2. Review of Corporate Performance Monitoring and Reporting

Insight & Corporate Performance

Report exploring how well the Council’s performance monitoring and performance reporting systems operate in a rapidly changing environment.

3. Developing insight for policy and service delivery

Insight & Corporate Performance

Report exploring how policy development and service delivery can be improved in an Insight-driven Council.

4. Quarterly Performance Monitoring report Insight & Corporate Performance

Report providing the most recent Corporate Performance Report and Dashboard.

5. Redefining Waltham Forest – update report Transformation and HR Report on the progress in the delivery of RWF2020. This report is for information only unless the Committee requests a presentation

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5. Monday 03 May 2017. Committee Room 3, Waltham Forest Town Hall.Agenda published: 25/04/17

ITEMNO.




1. Chancellor’s Budget Statement Finance Report provides information of the impact of the Chancellor’s Budget Statement on the financial position of the Council.

2. Themed Review Communications & Culture

Agreement of themed review final report for recommendations to be taken to Cabinet.

3. Quarterly Performance Monitoring Report Insight & Corporate Performance

Report providing the most recent Corporate Performance Report and Dashboard.

4. Redefining Waltham Forest 2020 - update Transformation and HR Report on the progress in the delivery of RWF2020. This report is for information only unless a presentation is requested by the Committee

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Budget and Performance Scrutiny Committee

Terms of Reference


1.4.1. Working in partnership with relevant director(s) and portfolio lead member(s), the Committees develop annual work programmes which focus on the successful delivery of the Council’s priorities1.4.2. Cross-working and partnership between committees to ensure the more complex commissioning structure of the Council is fully scrutinised 1.4.3. Work programmes for each committee agreed by full Council 1.4.4. The Chair of Audit and Governance to call at least 2 formal meetings each municipal year of all Scrutiny Chairs, who will prepare and publish a report on the work of the committees since their establishment / previous report, and

1.4.5. Greater use of innovative ways of working to promote community engagement.2. Purpose 2.1. To monitor and review the policies and practices of, and services provided by, the Council, its partners and contractors, in respect of Finance; Corporate Development; and Commercial Services, including:

2.1.1. Financial Management2.1.2. Treasury Management2.1.3. Procurement2.1.4. Transformation & HR 2.1.5. Digital & ICT2.1.6. Commercial services2.1.7. Performance Monitoring & Reporting

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3. Budget and Performance Scrutiny 3.1. To scrutinise services that fall within the remit of:

3.1.1. The Leader of the Council (in respect of the Council’s budget strategy and corporate strategy within the borough) 3.1.2. All Portfolio holders in respect of policies, strategies and services supporting the budget setting and performance monitoring and reporting agenda within the borough.


4.1.1. Call for and receive reports on matters within the remit of the Committee. 4.1.2. Require Members of the Cabinet and officers within all tiers of management to attend the Committee and provide written and oral evidence. 4.1.3. Invite witnesses from within and from outside the Council to provide written and/or oral evidence. 4.1.4. Make recommendations on policy, practice and service provision to the Cabinet and Council. 4.1.5. Establish time-limited Scrutiny Panels and Working Groups to support delivery of the Committee’s Forward Work Programme and corporate policy development role. 4.1.6. Hold the Executive to account through the exercise of the Council’s call-in procedures which provide for scrutiny of decisions.4.1.7. To consider petitions if referred to it under the Council’s petition scheme 4.1.8. Where a particular issue could fall within the functions of two or more Scrutiny Committees the Chairs of the relevant Scrutiny Committees, following consultation with the Head of Policy and Public Affairs, will agree which Scrutiny Committee will consider the matter



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