Issue - meetings

Any urgent items at the discretion of the Chairperson pursuant to Section 100BA(6)(b) of the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended).

There were none.

There were no urgent items, however the chair noted that David Griffiths was retiring, and this was his last scrutiny meeting. The chair thanked him for his contribution to the committee and the council and acknowledged his importance as a head of service and wished him well in his retirement.

Members commented that he was an excellent officer and head of service and found him to be courteous and informative and never shied away from answering a question.

Members thanked him for his help and noted how well the department has been run under him.

David Griffiths thanked members and the chair for their very kind words and stated that it had been a pleasure and an honour. He stated that he had thoroughly enjoyed his time over the last 35 years with the council and wished the scrutiny committee and council every success going forward.

He noted that the scrutiny process is very important and makes a real difference in enhancing and shaping Council policies to the benefit of all the communities.