*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”.