Agenda

Members to declare any interests in, or party whips related to the matters to be discussed at the meeting.

To confirm the minutes of the meetings held on 4 and 15 January 2024 as correct records.

To determine whether there are any additional items of business to be considered as a  matter of urgency.

That the Scrutiny Management Board consider the recommendations it wishes to make arising from its consideration of the Draft Budget 2024/25.

To consider and note progress on the implementation of actions and recommendations.

To note and review the Cabinet Forward Plan and the Board’s Work Programme 2023/24.

To consider and comment upon the Scrutiny Annual Report 2022-23 presented by the West Midlands Combined Authority.

That the public and press be excluded from the rest of the meeting. This is to avoid the possible disclosure of exempt information under Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act, 1972, as amended by the Local Government (Access to Information) (Variation) Order 2006, relating to the financial and business affairs of any person, including the authority holding that information.

To consider the information presented by the WMCA on activity taking place in the Sandwell area and to identify if the Board wishes to make any recommendations.