Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 11th December, 2025 7.00 pm - Agenda

To confirm the Minutes of the Meeting held on 23rd October, 2025 (copy attached).

Following discussions at the Committee meeting in June 2025 regarding the working arrangements of the Registered Providers Task and Finish Group and a subsequent meeting of the Group, the Committee are being asked to:

·         agree a change of name for the Group from the “Registered Providers Task and Finish Group” to the “Housing Oversight Group”, and

·         agree the new Terms of Reference (copy attached), for the Housing Oversight Group.

To receive the 2024/25 Annual Report (copy attached) from SERCO on their activities during the year. The report will cover SERCO’s performance in the key areas of refuse and recycling and management of street cleansing and grounds maintenance.

The item will be introduced by Rushmoor’s Environmental Contracts Service Manager, Ruth Whaymand and representatives from SERCO, Harry Oakley, Senior Contract Manager – West Region and Aaron Straker, Contract Manager.

The Portfolio Holder for Pride in Place and Neighbourhood Services, Cllr Christine Guinness will also be in attendance.

To receive a presentation on the Walk this Waste Pilot, from Environmental Contracts Service Manager, Ruth Whaymand. The Portfolio Holder for Pride in Place and Neighbourhood Services, Cllr Christine Guinness, will also be in attendance to report on the Pilot and respond to any Members questions.

To consider the Work Plan for the 2025/26 Municipal Year (copy attached).