Issue - meetings

(i)                 To receive the minutes of the Partnerships Scrutiny Committee held on the 27^th September, 2012 (copy enclosed).

(ii)               To receive the minutes of a special meeting of the Partnerships Scrutiny Committee held on the 11^th October, 2012 (copy enclosed).

(i) The Minutes of a meeting of the Partnerships Scrutiny Committee held on Thursday, 27^th September, 2012 were submitted.

Matters arising:-

5. Review of Higher Education in North East Wales –     Following concerns expressed by Councillor H.O. Williams, that the Times University Guide had found a low level of student satisfaction at Glyndwr University, the Corporate Director: Customers had contacted Glyndwr University to ask for an explanation.  The Democratic Services Officer explained that a response had been received and a copy was circulated at the meeting.  He explained that the resolution of the Scrutiny Committee, held on the 27^th September, 2012, had been forwarded to the Chair of the Independent Review Panel.  The Committee were informed that a further update report could be submitted to the Scrutiny Committee if requested by Members.

6. Community Safety Partnership – In reply to a question from Councillor J. Butterfield regarding the impact of the new Police Commissioners on Policing in the local communities, particular reference being made to the possible conflict between the roles of the Police Force and of the Police Commissioner, the Democratic Services Officer agreed to seek clarification in respect of the concerns raised.  He referred to the Police issues update provided by the Community Safety Partnership Manager which had been included as Appendix 4 to Agenda Item number 9.

RESOLVED – that, subject to the above, the Minutes be received and approved as a correct record.

(ii) The Minutes of a meeting of the Partnerships Scrutiny Committee held on Thursday, 11^th October, 2012 were submitted.

RESOLVED – that the Minutes be received and approved as a correct record.