The Cabinet received the final report and recommendations of the in-depth Scrutiny project that had been undertaken on behalf of the Place Scrutiny Committee in 2022-23 - “Preparing Southend for the EV Revolution”.

Resolved:-

1. That the report and recommendations arising from the Place Scrutiny Committee In-Depth Scrutiny Project for 2022/23, detailed at Section 6 of the attached report, be approved.

2. That the budget implications arising from the recommendations of the in-depth scrutiny project be considered as part of current and future years’ budget processes prior to implementation.

Reason for Decisions:

In accordance with Scrutiny Procedure Rule 10 (Part 4 (e) of the Constitution), the report of the in-depth scrutiny requires approval by the Cabinet.  Some of the recommendations arising from the review have budget implications that will require consideration as part of future years’ budget processes prior to implementation.

Other Options:

To note the report but not progress any of the recommendations.

Note: This is an Executive Function

Not eligible for call-in

Cabinet Member: Cllr Buck