Agenda

To provide an opportunity for Members and Officers to declare any disclosable pecuniary and non-pecuniary interests in any item on the agenda.

To approve the minutes of the meeting held on 1 September 2014.

A total period of 15 minutes is allocated for members of the public to make a statement(s) on any matter that falls within the remit of the Committee.

Individual members of the public may speak for up to 5 minutes, but the Chairman will decide how the period of time allocated for public speaking will be apportioned, where there are a number of speakers.

Note: In order for officers to undertake any background research, it would be helpful if members of the public contacted the Scrutiny officer listed at the foot of the agenda, at least one working day before the meeting to provide brief details of the matter to be covered. 

Fintan Bradley, Head of Service: Strategy, Planning & Performance  to provide a presentation.

To consider a report Fintan Bradley, Head of Service: Strategy, Planning & Performance

The Director of Children Services/Chairman to provide an oral update on Improvement Board matters.

To consider a report of the Head of Governance and Democratic Services.

To note the current forward plan, identify any new items, and to determine whether any further examination of new issues is appropriate.