Decision details

The board received the minutes of the Overview & Scrutiny Committee held on 21 November 2017.

Councillor Peter Hughes, Chair of the Overview & Scrutiny Committee, reported that the committee was currently looking at the staff resources being allocated to the scrutiny function, and how this compared with other combined authorities across the country.

In respect of minute no. 5 (‘The Role of the Combined Authority in Air Quality’) Councillor Bob Sleigh suggested that a discussion be held with Councillor Patrick Harley as Portfolio Lead for the Environment on the remit of the committee in respect of air quality matters.

Resolved:

The minutes of the meeting held on 21 November 2017 be noted.