The Scrutiny Big Debate 2010
The Big Debate for Peterborough in 2010 has involved an
investigation by Scrutiny of how the economic downturn has affected
the city in terms of its aspirations for growth, levels of crime,
requirements to support vulnerable people and its credentials for
environmental sustainability with particular reference to
transport. it has been a pioneering piece of work that has
been designed and delivered in consultation with the Centre for
Public Scrutiny.
The Big Debate promoted lots of discussion about how to
support people who live and work in Peterborough more efffectively
and there has been a significant amount of positive feedback from
attendees.
Scope of the Review
(i) To examine the effect of the economic downturn on
Peterborough by answering the following questions:
a. How should Peterborough counter the effects of the
economic downturn to ensure delivery of the sustainable transport
elements of the Local Transport Plan?
b. In light of both the current economic climate and
finite resources how best can we ensure that vulnerable adults and
children are supported now and in the future?
c. How has the economic downturn had an effect on the
amount and type of crime in Peterborough?
d. How should Peterborough counter the effects of the
economic downturn to minimise its impact on the growth aspirations
of the city?
(ii) To make appropriate recommendations to the Council,
Executive and other partners.
Next Steps
The first stage of this work is the publication of
an Issues Report which highlights the issues raised at
each of the events.The ideas that have been put forward will now
form the basis of the respective committees work programmes during
2010/11 when a final report will be prepared following
investigation of the issues raised and development of
recommendations to the Executive.
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Issues Report
(782KB, 15 pages)