{"id":12639,"date":"2025-12-05T11:40:56","date_gmt":"2025-12-05T11:40:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/democracy\/?page_id=12639"},"modified":"2026-08-03T13:55:24","modified_gmt":"2026-08-03T12:55:24","slug":"scrutiny-work-programme","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/democracy\/committee-meetings\/scrutiny-committees\/scrutiny-work-programme\/","title":{"rendered":"Scrutiny Work Programme"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-abed67cc wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column doc-aside is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<aside class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>Contents<\/h2><nav><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#i\">Introduction<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#c\">Corporate Infrastructure and Regulatory Services (CIRS) Scrutiny Committee<\/a><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#cirs-committee-work-programme\">CIRS Committee Work Programme<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#c-1\">CIRS Outside of Committee Work Programme<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#c-1-1\">Children&#8217;s Scrutiny Committee<\/a><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#c-1-1-1\">Children&#8217;s Committee Work Programme<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#chi\">Children&#8217;s Outside of Committee Work Programme<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#a\">Health and Adult Care Scrutiny Committee<\/a><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#a-1\">Health and Adult Care Committee Work Programme<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#a-1-1\">Health and Adult Care Outside of Committee Work Programme<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#local-government-reorganisation-lgr-scrutiny-committee\">Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Scrutiny Committee<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n<\/aside>\n\n\n\t<div class=\"dcc-documents-cpt-fixed dccdocs-sticky dccdocs-hidden\">\r\n    <div class=\"grid-container\">\r\n        <div class=\"grid-x grid-margin-x\">\r\n            <div class=\"cell medium-12\">\r\n                <a class=\"back-to-top hide-for-print\" href=\"#content\"><svg class=\"app-c-back-to-top__icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"13\" height=\"17\" viewBox=\"0 0 13 17\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M6.5 0L0 6.5 1.4 8l4-4v12.7h2V4l4.3 4L13 6.4z\"><\/path><\/svg> Contents<\/a>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column doc-content is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<h2 id=\"introduction\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Introduction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Scrutiny Work Programme details the planned activity to be undertaken over the coming months. The items on the work programme are determined by the Committee in line with the Council\u2019s Scheme of Delegation <a href=\"https:\/\/democracy.devon.gov.uk\/ieListDocuments.aspx?CId=416&amp;MId=2487&amp;Ver=4&amp;info=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">(Part 3 of the Constitution)<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/democracy.devon.gov.uk\/documents\/s48117\/Constitution%20-%20Part%204d%20Rules%20of%20Procedure%20Scrutiny%20Procedures%20Rules.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Scrutiny Procedures Rules<\/a>. This includes provision for the rights of County Councillors to ask for any matter to be considered by a Committee or to call-in certain decisions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u200bCo-ordination of the activities of Scrutiny Committees is undertaken by the Chairs and Vice-Chairs of Scrutiny Committees to avoid duplication of effort and to ensure that the resources of the Council are best directed to support the work of Scrutiny Committees. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u200bBefore an issue is added to the work programme Members should consider the prioritisation tool\u2013 asking the questions:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u200bWhether the issue is in the public interest&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u200bIs there a change to national policy?&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u200bDoes it affect people across Devon?&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u200bAre there performance or risk concerns? &nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u200bIs it a safety issue?&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u200bAre people concerned about it?&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u200bCan scrutiny add value by looking at it?&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u200bIs it active? &nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u200bThe Work Programme will be broadly set once a year and then agreed by Scrutiny Committees, with enough flexibility to amend at each meeting as different priorities arise and will published on the Council\u2019s website as soon as possible thereafter. Topics highlighted in yellow are provisional and have yet to be confirmed by the relevant Scrutiny Committee.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u200b\u200bThe timescales and dates are indicative of when a Scrutiny Committee will review the item it is however possible that they may need to be rescheduled and new items added as new circumstances come to light. Please ensure therefore that you refer to the most up to date Plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"corporate\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Corporate Infrastructure and Regulatory Services (CIRS) Scrutiny Committee<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"cirs-committee-work-programme\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">CIRS Committee Work Programme<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Purpose<\/strong>: A formal public meeting where active items are discussed, and actions taken. Covered by the constitution. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Open to Members of the Public, livestreamed\/webcast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Committee Date: 24 September 2026<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th scope=\"col\">Item<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Purpose of the Report<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Alignment to Strategic Plan<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Broadband Voucher Scheme Task Group Report<\/td><td>To receive a report of the Task Group, including any findings and recommendations. <\/td><td>Economic inclusion and local prosperity<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Committee Date: 26 November 2026<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th scope=\"col\">Item<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Purpose of the Report<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Alignment to Strategic Plan<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Treasury Management &#8211; Mid-Year Report<\/td><td>Monitor in-year treasury performance, including borrowing, investments and financial risk, ensuring continued compliance and identifying emerging issues, including LGR implications<\/td><td>Continuous improvement of services<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Utilities and third parties on the Highway<\/td><td>To assess the effectiveness of the coordination and management of utilities and third\u2011party works on the highway network, including their impact on residents, quality of reinstatement, and disruption, and to identify opportunities to improve performance, accountability and collaboration.<\/td><td>Continuous improvement of services<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Pothole repair trial &#8211; Follow-Up Report<\/td><td>Review effectiveness, cost and scalability of the trial, identifying what has worked well and informing future highways maintenance policy and delivery approaches.<\/td><td>Continuous improvement of services<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Rural Broadband &amp; Connectivity Task and Finish Group<\/td><td>To receive the report of the Rural Broadband and Connectivity Task<\/td><td>Economic inclusion and local prosperity<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Committee Date: 28 January 2027 (Morning Session)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th scope=\"col\">Item<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Purpose of the report<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Alignment to Strategic Plan<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Proposed Budget 2027\/28 &nbsp;and Capital Programme for 2027\/28 to 2031\/32<\/td><td>Undertake pre-decision scrutiny of budget and capital proposals, challenging assumptions, affordability and alignment to strategic priorities, including readiness for LGR.<\/td><td>All priorities<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Committee Date: 28 January 2027 (Afternoon Session)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th scope=\"col\">Item<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Purpose of the report<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Alignment to Strategic Plan<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Treasury Management Strategy 2027\/28 <\/td><td>Provide pre-decision scrutiny of the Treasury Management Strategy, assessing prudence, affordability and risk in the context of future organisational arrangements<\/td><td>Continuous improvement of services<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Committee Date: 25 March 2027<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th scope=\"col\">Item<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Purpose of the report<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Alignment to Strategic Plan<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Evaluation of Community Self-Delivery (20 is Plenty \/ Parish Schemes)<\/td><td>Assess the effectiveness of community-led speed management schemes, identifying what works well and how learning can inform future policy and service delivery. In response to a Council request <a href=\"https:\/\/democracy.devon.gov.uk\/ieListDocuments.aspx?CId=132&amp;MId=5195&amp;Ver=4\" rel=\"noopener\">(September 2025 &#8211; Agenda Item 32) <\/a><\/td><td>Continuous improvement of services<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Draft Overview and Scrutiny Annual Report<\/td><td>To review the annual report of Overview and Scrutiny<\/td><td>Continuous improvement of services<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Potential future items<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Asset Management Plan<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Armed Forces Covenant<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 id=\"cirs\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">CIRS Outside of Committee Work Programme<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Masterclasses<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Purpose<\/strong>: An information sharing session where issues can be presented informally to members to raise awareness and increase knowledge\u2013 open to all members of the Council. Recorded on teams. No formal minutes or notes taken. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">None currently programmed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Potential future items include<\/strong>: Asset Management Plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Task Groups \/ Spotlight Reviews<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Task Group: <\/strong>An in-depth review undertaken by a small group of Members over a number of meetings, will determine its own terms of reference and report back to public committee with recommendations.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Spotlight Review:<\/strong>&nbsp; A short, sharp, focussed investigation, usually undertaken on one day, will report back to public committee with recommendations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Frequency:<\/strong> Determined by Committee, best practice is for a limited number to look at in depth, focussed issues e.g. max 2 per committee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Potential future items include: <\/strong>Asset Management Plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th scope=\"col\">Topic<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Purpose<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Alighnment to Strategic Plan<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Report to Committee<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Project Gigabit Broadband Voucher Scheme<\/td><td>To ensure use of the Gigabit Broadband Voucher Scheme is maximised for its potential to improve broadband access in hard-to-reach areas<\/td><td>Economic inclusion and local prosperity<\/td><td>November 2026<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Standing Overview Group (SOG)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Purpose: <\/strong>A Standing Overview Group meeting takes place outside of the formal Committee, where Members discuss and review key topics. These sessions help to both develop Members knowledge and understanding of complex issues\/topics but also promote good governance and accountability through Members critical friend challenge and recommendations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th scope=\"col\">Topic<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Purpose<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Alignment to Strategic Plan<\/th><th scope=\"col\">SOG Report to Committee<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Joint Adults and Children&#8217;s System Replacement Programme<\/td><td>To increase awareness and understanding of, and maintain oversight of the Joint Children and Adults systems replacement project.&nbsp;<\/td><td>Positive futures for young people \/ Supporting independence and dignity \/ Continuous improvement of services<\/td><td>July 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Highways Term Maintenance Contract<\/td><td>To consider various aspects of the Highways Term Maintenance Contract<\/td><td>Continuous improvement of services<\/td><td>September 2026, January 2027<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"children\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Children&#8217;s Scrutiny Committee<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"children-1\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Children&#8217;s Committee Work Programme<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Purpose: <\/strong>a formal public meeting where active items are discussed, and actions taken. Covered by the constitution. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Open to Members of the Public, livestreamed\/webcast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"committee\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Committee Date: 21 September 2026<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th scope=\"col\">Item<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Purpose of the report<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Alignment to Strategic Plan<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Children&#8217;s Transformation Programme and Performance Report<\/td><td>To assess performance and the impact of improvement activity, including quality of practice, workforce stability and progress against Ofsted findings.<\/td><td>Positive futures for our young people<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Report of the Regional Adoption Agency Joint Scrutiny Group<\/td><td><\/td><td>Positive futures for our young people<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Report of the Champion against Domestic Violence and Sexual Abuse<\/td><td>To provide an update on the activities of the Committee&#8217;s Champion against Domestic Violence and Sexual Abuse<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Committee Date: 16 November 2026<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th scope=\"col\">Item<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Purpose of the report<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Alignment to Strategic Plan<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Inclusion and SEND: Progress and Impact Review<\/td><td>To assess progress against the Inclusion Strategy and SEND \u201cBuilding Inclusive Communities\u201d KPIs, including exclusions, attendance and system capacity, building on June 2026 scrutiny<\/td><td>Positive futures for our young people<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Devon Safeguarding Children Partnership Annual Report<\/td><td>To assess effectiveness of multi-agency safeguarding, including quality of practice and progress since Ofsted monitoring.<\/td><td>Positive futures for our young people<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fostering Champion Update<\/td><td>To provide an update on the activities of the Committee&#8217;s Fostering Champion<\/td><td>Positive futures for our young people<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Committee Date: 18 January 2027 (Morning Session)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th scope=\"col\">Item<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Purpose of the report<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Alignment to Strategic Plan<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>2027\/28 Proposed Budget and Capital Programme<\/td><td>Pre-decision scrutiny. Draft budget to be formally submitted to Scrutiny<\/td><td>Positive futures for our young people<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Committee Date: 18 January 2027 (Afternoon Session)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th scope=\"col\">Item<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Purpose of the report<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Alignment to Strategic Plan<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Children&#8217;s Transformation Programme and Performance Report<\/td><td>To assess performance against key indicators and transformation programmes, including <em>Growing Futures<\/em> and <em>Families First<\/em>, ensuring robust use of data, clear oversight of delivery and progress against improvement plans, in response to key recommendation 4 <a href=\"https:\/\/democracy.devon.gov.uk\/documents\/s52852\/Grant%20Thornton%20-%20Devon%20County%20Council%20-%20Auditors%20Annual%20Report%20for%202024-25%20-%20Audit%20Committee%20Report.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\">external audit findings.<\/a><\/td><td>Positive futures for our young people<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Implementation of the SEND Reform Programme &nbsp;<\/td><td>To assess implementation of national SEND reforms and system-wide impact<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Potential future items<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>SEND Sufficiency Implementation Plan<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>NEET (Not in Education, Employment or Training) with CIRS Scrutiny<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"chi\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Children&#8217;s Outside of Committee Work Programme<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Masterclasses<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Purpose<\/strong>: An information sharing session where issues can be presented informally to members to raise awareness and increase knowledge\u2013 open to all members of the Council. Recorded on teams. No formal minutes or notes taken. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">None currently programmed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Task Groups \/ Spotlight Reviews<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Task Group: <\/strong>An in-depth review undertaken by a small group of Members over a number of meetings, will determine its own terms of reference and report back to public committee with recommendations.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Spotlight Review:<\/strong>&nbsp; A short, sharp, focussed investigation, usually undertaken on one day, will report back to public committee with recommendations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Frequency:<\/strong> Determined by Committee, best practice is for a limited number to look at in depth, focussed issues e.g. max 2 per committee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">None currently programmed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Standing Overview Group (SOG)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Purpose: <\/strong>A Standing Overview Group meeting takes place outside of the formal Committee, where Members discuss and review key topics. These sessions help to both develop Members knowledge and understanding of complex issues\/topics but also promote good governance and accountability through Members critical friend challenge and recommendations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th scope=\"col\">Topic<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Purpose<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Alignment to Strategic Plan<\/th><th scope=\"col\">SOG Report to Committee<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Regional Adoption Agency Joint Scrutiny Group Meeting<\/td><td>Meeting of Chairs and Vice Chairs from across the Adopt South West <\/td><td>Positive futures for young people<\/td><td>September, November<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Joint Adults and Children&#8217;s Systems Replacement (JACS) &#8211; Led by CIRS<\/td><td><\/td><td>Positive futures for young people<\/td><td>Report to CIRS Committee<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"a\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Health and Adult Care Scrutiny Committee<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"health-1\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Health and Adult Care Committee Work Programme<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Purpose<\/strong>: A formal public meeting where active items are discussed, and actions taken. Covered by the constitution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Open to Members of the Public, livestreamed\/webcast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Special Committee Meeting: 17 August 2026<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th scope=\"col\">Item<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Purpose of the report<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Alignment to Strategic Plan<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>North Devon District Hospital Temporary Suspension of Births<\/td><td>To scrutinise the temporary suspension of births at North Devon District Hospital, the reasons for the suspension, the arrangements being put in place to support affected families, and the actions being taken to enable the safe reopening of local maternity services.<\/td><td>Supporting independence and dignity<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Committee Date: 14 September 2026<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th scope=\"col\">Item<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Purpose of the report<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Alignment to Strategic Plan<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Integrated Adult Social Care and CQC Inspection Report and Improvement Plan<\/td><td>To review the CQC inspection report alongside the improvement plan.<\/td><td>Supporting independence and dignity<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Securing Improved Outcomes for Carers<\/td><td>Opportunities for Member engagement and contribution during the transition to the new approach.<\/td><td>Supporting independence and dignity<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>One Plan for Devon<\/td><td>To review the second engagement phase and next steps. This report will include Neighbourhood Health Framework Model and implementation of guidance.<\/td><td>Supporting independence and dignity<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Hospital Discharge<\/td><td>To include the position on hospital discharge pathways, including the &#8216;Hospital at Home&#8217; model, current performance, pressures, and proposed improvements across the system<\/td><td>Supporting independence and dignity<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>End of Life Care<\/td><td>To receive a further update on the recommendations of the 2025 Spotlight Review.<\/td><td>Supporting independence and dignity<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Standing Overview Group: Adults Transformation Programme<\/td><td>To review the update from the Standing Overview Group.<\/td><td>Supporting independence and dignity<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Health and Adult Care General Update<\/td><td>Overview of key areas of activity including customer feedback (Q1 2026\/27); performance (Q1 report).<\/td><td>Supporting independence and dignity<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Committee Date: 23 November 2026<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th scope=\"col\">Item<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Purpose of the report<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Alignment to Strategic Plan<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>In Year Briefing: Integrated Adult Social Care<\/td><td>To review the in-year position.<\/td><td>Supporting independence and dignity<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>In Year Briefing: Public health<\/td><td>To review the in-year position.<\/td><td>Supporting independence and dignity.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Housing: Adult Social Care<\/td><td>Progress on the development of a Specialist and Supported Housing Strategy<\/td><td>Supporting independence and dignity.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Digital Inclusion<\/td><td>To review the One Devon Digital Strategy<\/td><td>Supporting independence and dignity<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Substance Misuse<\/td><td>To include a focus on the rise in synthetic opiate deaths in the County, as well as to review alcohol related harm and the treatment \/ support available.<\/td><td>Supporting independence and dignity<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Standing Overview Group &#8211; Adults Transformation Programme<\/td><td>To review the update from the Standing Overview Group<\/td><td>Supporting independence and dignity<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Health and Adult Care General Update<\/td><td>Overview of key areas of activity including customer feedback and performance<\/td><td>Supporting independence and dignity<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Committee Date: 25 January 2027 (Morning Session)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th scope=\"col\">Item<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Purpose of the report<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Alignment to Strategic Plan<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>2027\/27 Proposed budget and Capital Programme<\/td><td>Pre-decision scrutiny. Draft budget to be formally submitted to Scrutiny<\/td><td>Supporting independence and dignity<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Committee Date: 25 January 2027 (Afternoon Session)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th scope=\"col\">Item<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Purpose of the report<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Alignment to Strategic Plan<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>One Plan for Devon<\/td><td>To review the latest<\/td><td>Supporting independence and dignity<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Adult Social Care Self-Assesment<\/td><td>To review the latest self-assessment.<\/td><td>Supporting independence and dignity<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Transition from Children\u2019s Social Care to Adult Social Care Spotlight Review<\/td><td>To agree the final report and recommendations from the review<\/td><td>Supporting independence and dignity<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Standing Overview Group &#8211; Adults Transformation Programme<\/td><td>To review the update from the Standing Overview Group.<\/td><td>Supporting independence and dignity<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Health and Adult Care General Update<\/td><td>Overview of key areas of activity including customer feedback and &nbsp;performance<\/td><td>Supporting independence and dignity<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Committee Date: 22 March 2027<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th scope=\"col\">Item<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Purpose of the report<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Alignment to Strategic Plan<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Standing Overview Group &#8211; Adults Transformation Programme<\/td><td>To review the update from the Standing Overview Group.<\/td><td>Supporting independence and dignity<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Health and Adult Care General Update<\/td><td>Overview of key areas of activity including customer feedback and &nbsp;performance<\/td><td>Supporting independence and dignity<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Potential Future Items:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Community Pharmacy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ICB Clustering &#8211; Governance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Teignmouth Primary Care Facility<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Digital Poverty<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Homelessness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adult Soical Care in Prisons<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SWASFT Fire Co-Responder Service<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hospital Discharge Team (RDE)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dementia Strategy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"health\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Health and Adult Care Outside of Committee Work Programme<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Masterclasses<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Purpose<\/strong>: An information sharing session where issues can be presented informally to members to raise awareness and increase knowledge\u2013 open to all members of the Council. Recorded on teams. No formal minutes or notes taken. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th scope=\"col\">Masterclass Date<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Item<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Alignment to Committee Dates<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>TBC<\/td><td>Specialist Housing Needs Assessment<\/td><td>TBC<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>TBC<\/td><td>Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards<\/td><td>TBC<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>TBC<\/td><td>Substance Misuse<\/td><td>TBC<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Potential future items:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Understanding the health needs of the population<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Healthwatch &#8211; their coproduction work and how they hear the voice of hard-to-reach groups<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Task Groups \/ Spotlight Reviews<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Task Group: <\/strong>An in-depth review undertaken by a small group of Members over a number of meetings, will determine its own terms of reference and report back to public committee with recommendations.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Spotlight Review:<\/strong>&nbsp; A short, sharp, focussed investigation, usually undertaken on one day, will report back to public committee with recommendations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Frequency:<\/strong> Determined by Committee, best practice is for a limited number to look at in depth, focussed issues e.g. max 2 per committee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th scope=\"col\">Title<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Chair and Membership<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Start Date<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Final Report Expected<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Transitions (Preparing for Adulthood)<\/td><td>Cllr Bailey \/ Committee<\/td><td>TBC<\/td><td>TBC<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Standing Overview Group (SOG)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Purpose: <\/strong>A Standing Overview Group meeting takes place outside of the formal Committee, where Members discuss and review key topics. These sessions help to both develop Members knowledge and understanding of complex issues\/topics but also promote good governance and accountability through Members critical friend challenge and recommendations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th scope=\"col\">SOG Date<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Purpose<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Alignment to Strategic Plan<\/th><th scope=\"col\">SOG Report to Committee<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>April 2027<\/td><td>Quality Accounts<\/td><td>Supporting independence and dignity<\/td><td>TBC<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"local-government-reorganisation-lgr-scrutiny-committee\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Scrutiny Committee<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Local Government Reorganisation Scrutiny Committee recently met for the first time and their work programme is currently under development. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"document-meta-acf-block clearfix \" id=\"block_acf-block-6a708bb46c8d6\"><div class=\" dcc-documents-meta\"><div class=\"dcc-documents-widget dcc-documents-widget-block\"><div class=\"dcc-documents-widget-box2\"><p class=\"dcc-documents-published\"><span>Published<\/span> <time datetime=\"2025-12-05T11:40:56+00:00\">05\/12\/2025 11:40am<\/time><\/p><p class=\"dcc-documents-updated\"><span>Last Updated<\/span> <time datetime=\"2026-08-03T13:55:24+00:00\">03\/08\/2026 1:55pm<\/time><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Introduction The Scrutiny Work Programme details the planned activity to be undertaken over the coming months. 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