Agenda item

*RESOLVED –

1.   That the Cabinet thanks the Overview and Performance Scrutiny Forum for the first class work that has been taken forward in looking at how the Council is preparing for HS2 and, in particular, for the Forum’s efforts in broadening and deepening the understanding of Council Members of the subject matter.

2.   That Cabinet notes and endorses the recommendations of the Overview and Performance Scrutiny Forum.

3.   That Cabinet endorses, in particular, the Forum’s recommendation to establish a new Skills Scrutiny Project group and resolves to defer to the Overview and Performance Scrutiny Forum further consideration of the merit of establishing new Scrutiny Project Groups to look at particular aspects of HS2 as part of the future work programming discussions.

REASONS FOR DECISIONS

1.   To promote a joined up approach by the Council to ensure that the benefits of HS2 are maximised.

2.   To contribute towards the delivery of the Council Plan objectives under the priorities “to make Chesterfield a thriving borough” and “to improve the quality of life for local people”.

The Lead Member of the HS2 Scrutiny Project Group, Councillor Flood, presented the report and recommendations of the Overview and Performance Scrutiny Forum on HS2.

The full report of the Scrutiny Project Group was attached at Appendix 1 to the Cabinet report.

The recommendations of the Scrutiny Project Group had been considered and approved by the Overview and Performance Scrutiny Forum on 11 September, 2018.

The Committee’s recommendations were now required to be considered by Cabinet and a formal response provided to the Overview and Performance Scrutiny Forum, in accordance with the Council’s Scrutiny Procedure rules.

The Scrutiny Project Group had consulted with officers from across the council along with staff from HS2 Ltd and the National College of High Speed Rail. Their input had helped to develop the report’s recommendations which were focussed on maximising the benefits that HS2 will bring to the Borough and ensuring that future developments were monitored and aligned to the council’s plans and strategies.

*RESOLVED –

1.   That the Cabinet thanks the Overview and Performance Scrutiny Forum for the first class work that has been taken forward in looking at how the Council is preparing for HS2 and, in particular, for the Forum’s efforts in broadening and deepening the understanding of Council Members of the subject matter.

2.   That Cabinet notes and endorses the recommendations of the Overview and Performance Scrutiny Forum.

3.   That Cabinet endorses, in particular, the Forum’s recommendation to establish a new Skills Scrutiny Project group and resolves to defer to the Overview and Performance Scrutiny Forum further consideration of the merit of establishing new Scrutiny Project Groups to look at particular aspects of HS2 as part of the future work programming discussions.

REASONS FOR DECISIONS

1.   To promote a joined up approach by the Council to ensure that the benefits of HS2 are maximised.

2.   To contribute towards the delivery of the Council Plan objectives under the priorities “to make Chesterfield a thriving borough” and “to improve the quality of life for local people”.