Section 9FA of the Local
Government Act 2000 provides that the
Overview and Scrutiny Committee
may appoint one or more sub-committees, and may arrange for the
discharge of any of its functions by any such
sub-committee.
A sub-committee was established
by the Overview and Scrutiny Committee at their meeting on 12 June
2023. The Climate Change Overview and Scrutiny sub-committee will
undertake scrutiny, pertaining to climate change matters effecting
the borough of Wyre. The Climate Change Overview and Scrutiny
sub-committee will undertake scrutiny, pertaining to climate change
matters effecting the borough of Wyre. This will
include:
I.
Supporting and monitoring the Council’s
approach to the delivery of the Climate Change Strategy.
II.
Reviewing and/or scrutinising decisions made or
actions taken in connection with the Climate Change
Strategy.
III.
Advising the Leader or Cabinet of key
issues/questions arising in relation to climate change reports due
to be considered by the Leader, Cabinet or Council.
IV.
Making reports and/or recommendations to Cabinet
and/or Council in connection with climate change actions taken by
the council.
V.
Delivering (a & b) by creating an annual work
programme based on the Climate Change Strategy, significant,
demonstrable public concerns and importance to the entire borough,
in order to identify relevant themes or issues that can be properly
scrutinised to add value.
VI.
The sub-committee will report annually to the
Overview and Scrutiny Committee on its work.
Meetings of the Climate Change
Overview and Scrutiny Committee are held in public. It is useful
for anyone wanting to attend to contact Democratic Services first
via Democratic.Services@wyre.gov.uk
or 01253 887476.