a)  That the contents of the report of the Peer Challenge Team, attached as Appendix A to the report of the Director of Regeneration and Communities, be noted;

b)  That the action plan outlining the proposed approach for taking forward the Peer Team’s suggestions, as set out in amended Appendix B to the report of the Director of Regeneration and Communities (circulated at the meeting), be agreed; and

c)  That the actions to implement the recommendations should form part of the relevant lead Officers’ service plans as appropriate.