Safer and Stronger Communities Overview and Scrutiny Sub-committee

Information about the role of the sub-committee, who sits on it, who chairs the sub-committee, when the meetings are, are they open to the public, can members of the public speak, what topics are being scrutinised and how and when can you view the agenda and minutes.

What is the role of the Safer and Stronger Communities Overview and Scrutiny Sub-committee?

The role of the Safer and Stronger Communities Overview and Scrutiny Sub-committee is:

  • to review the general policies and performance of the council and external organisations in relation to the following areas:
    - Housing
    - Public protection
    - Safe communities.
  • to scrutinise individual Cabinet decisions relating to the above areas
  • to monitor the council’s performance in the above areas
  • to deliver statutory responsibilities in respect of scrutiny of the Community Safety Partnership
  • to act as the council’s Crime and Disorder Committee pursuant to S19 Police and Justice Act 2009.

The sub-committee's full terms of reference and delegated functions can be viewed in the council's constitution.

Who sits on the sub-committee?

East Riding of Yorkshire Council councillors

Conservative

Councillor Holtby (Ch)
Councillor Holmes
Councillor S McMaster
Councillor Saribal
Councillor Whyte

Independent

Councillor B Jeffreys

Labour

Councillor Duke

Liberal Democrat

Councillor Healy
Councillor Smith (V-Ch)
Councillor Shephard

Vacancy

Yorkshire

Rick Arrand

Housing Tenant Representative Co-optees x 3 (no voting rights)

The following are members of the East Riding Tenants Forum and are co-opted to the Safer and Stronger Communities Overview and Scrutiny Sub-Committee:

Ms Mavis Vines
Mr Trevor Shaw
Mr Colin Loveday

Who chairs meetings?

Councillor Holtby chairs of the sub-committee.

When are meetings?

Safer and Stronger Communities Overview and Scrutiny Sub-Committee meetings

DateTimeVenue*
2023
Thursday, 30 November 202310.00amCounty Hall, Beverley
2024
Thursday, 6 June 202410.00amCounty Hall, Beverley
Thursday, 4 July 202410.00amCounty Hall, Beverley
Thursday, 12 September 202410.00amCounty Hall, Beverley
Thursday, 10 October 202410.00amCounty Hall, Beverley
Thursday, 28 November 202410.00amCounty Hall, Beverley
2025
Thursday, 16 January 202510.00amCounty Hall, Beverley
Thursday, 6 March 202510.00amCounty Hall, Beverley

* Public and press attendance at meetings?

Seating in the public gallery is limited, therefore places must be booked in advance by contacting the Committee Manager on the contact details below. Members of the public and press are encouraged to view proceedings on the council's committee YouTube channel where the meeting can be viewed live or at a later date.

Are meetings open to the public?

Yes. Meetings are open to the public but there may be some matters which will be considered in private. During such situations members of the public will be asked to leave the meeting at this point. The circumstances under which we can consider matters in private are tightly controlled by law.

Seating in the public gallery is limited, therefore places must be booked in advance by contacting the Committee Manager on the contact details below. Members of the public and press are encouraged to view proceedings on the council's committee YouTube channel where the meeting can be viewed live or at a later date.

Refreshments

Please note: refreshments are not normally available for members of the public to access at meetings.

Can I record, film, take photographs or use social media during meetings?

Yes, new legislation means that you can film, record, take photos and use social media during open meetings. For more information please visit the photography, filming and social media use page.

Can members of the public speak at meetings?

No. Members of the public are not permitted to speak or ask questions at meetings.

Can members of the public suggest an item for scrutiny?

Yes. The council welcomes suggestions from members of the public for items for scrutiny. Topics must be of a strategic nature that affects the East Riding as a whole.

Please note: Overview and scrutiny does not deal with individual queries, concerns or complaints nor can scrutiny get involved in planning application matters.

To suggest a topic please contact the Overview and Scrutiny team:

Email: scrutiny@eastriding.gov.uk

Tel: (01482) 393330

East Riding of Yorkshire Council
Democratic Services
Overview and Scrutiny
County Hall
Cross Street
Beverley
East Riding of Yorkshire
HU17 9BA.

What topics are being scrutinised this year?

Current year work programme

The document below details the topics to be scrutinised by the sub-committee this year:

Safer and Stronger Communities Work Programme (pdf 91kb)

Please note: the work programme is subject to change.

Previous years' topics scrutinised

To view a list of topics previously scrutinised please click on the document below:

Previous topics scrutinised (pdf 95kb)

To obtain further information on topics previously scrutinised please contact the committee manager.

How and when can I view agenda and minutes?

Agendas

Agendas and reports are placed on public deposit five clear working days before each meeting and can be downloaded by selecting the relevant agenda below.

Reports containing exempt or confidential matters will not, however, be available.

Minutes

Minutes are placed on public deposit after each meeting and can be downloaded by selecting the relevant minute below.

Please note: agendas and minutes of meetings prior to those available online may be obtained by contacting the committee manager, Liz Russell:

Contact details

Email: liz.russell@eastriding.gov.uk

Tel: (01482) 393330

East Riding of Yorkshire Council
Democratic Services
County Hall
Cross Street
Beverley
East Riding of Yorkshire
HU17 9BA

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