Decision - Response to the report of the Environment & Community Safety Overview & Scrutiny Committee on 'The Winter Service Plan Review'

Executive response to Scrutiny report and recommendations on the winter service

(1)         That the Cabinet Member notes the evidence, findings and recommendations of the Environment & Community Safety Overview & Scrutiny Committee and its scrutiny panel in relation to the Winter Service Plan Review.    

(2)         That the Cabinet Member agrees the actions detailed in the officer response to Scrutiny’s recommendations with particular regard to timescales and any constraints identified.

The recommendations for which consideration and approval are sought are as a result of scrutiny.  Considerable supporting evidence was provided to inform the process from the start.

The full submission of analysis reports and evidence by the scrutiny panel facilitated consideration of options in how to address the issues raised.  The recommendations proposed by the panel are the final outcome of the options considered.

Officers have considered all the recommendations and subject to timescale/capacity issues feel the options provide a useful way forward in winter planning.  The alternative is to not introduce any changes or improvements.