Following detailed discussion and consideration of the Forward Work Programme (FWP) Report:

RESOLVED:         That the Committee approved its FWP in Appendix A subject to the additions and amendments listed below, noted the FWPs for the Subject Overview and Scrutiny Committees in Appendix C, D and E, and noted the Recommendations Monitoring Action Sheets to track responses to the Committees’ recommendations made at previous meetings in Appendices B, F, G and H:

The Committee requested:

a) The following be included in the scope of the Workforce Strategy Monitoring Action Plans item scheduled on the FWP for 14 December 2023:

-        Data relating to gaps in the workforce and future need.

b) The following be included in the scope of the Performance Management Improvement Plan item scheduled on the FWP for 23 October 2023:

-        Details of the four recommendations and the actions being taken in relation to each (Action Plan)

The Committee were particularly concerned about the recommendations relating to accuracy of performance information and prioritisation of data analysis

-        Whether there is to be a post-inspection report or a re-visit and the Council’s responsibility to reply/feedback any actions taken

and the Committee requested that representatives from Audit Wales be invited to attend for the scrutiny of the report.