Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Nelson (substitute: Cllr Jarvis), Cowan (substitute: Cllr Dent), Walker (substitute: Cllr Moyies), Boyd (no substitute) and Stafford (no substitute).

There were no declarations of interest at this meeting.

There were no questions from members of the public relating to business included in the agenda for the meeting.

Minutes to follow

The Committee considered Minute 469 of Cabinet held on 8th November, which had been referred direct to Scrutiny for consideration. This related to the recommendations of the Shareholder Board from its meeting held on Tuesday, 8th November 2022 concerning London Hire Community Services (LHCS) and Southend Travel Partnership.

The Cabinet Member for Asset Management and Inward Investment gave assurance that the Shareholder Board would be regularly provided with updates on LHCS and Southend Travel Partnership .  The Cabinet Member also gave assurance concerning the continuity of transport provided by LHCS.

‘Resolved:

That the recommendations set out in the submitted confidential report pertaining to the share ownership of London Hire Community Services (LHCS) and Southend Travel Partnership, be approved.’

Note: This is an Executive Function

Cabinet Member: Cllr Collins

Resolved:

That, under Section 100(A)(4) of the Local Government Act 1972, the public be excluded from the meeting for the item of business set out below on the grounds that it involves the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in Part 1 of Schedule 12A to the Act, and that the public interest in maintaining the exemption outweighs the public interest in disclosing the information.

On consideration of Minute 469 of the Cabinet held on Tuesday, 8^th November 2022, the Committee moved into Part 2 to discuss the confidential matters.