Council had before it the report of the Scrutiny Committee Chair.

The Chair of the Scrutiny Committee, Councillor Gant, moved the report which updated Council on the work of the committee and its standing panels; and of the work of the two review groups on the Budget and the Climate Emergency. He thanked the scrutiny officer and all those who had attended committees and panels for their work. In response the Lord Mayor thanked Councillor Gant for his contribution as the Chair of the Scrutiny Committee.

Council noted the report and the appendices.