Minutes: 08 October 2026

1. Decisions on taking business in private:

The Committee agreed to take agenda item 3 in private.

The Committee agreed to consider a draft letter to the Scottish Government, on its pre-budget scrutiny 2027-28, in private at future meetings.

The Committee agreed to consider its strategic plan in private at future meetings.

2. Delivering public service reform:

The Committee took evidence from—

Naomi Mason, Head of Scotland, Centre for Local Economies;

Julie Welsh, Chief Executive, Scotland Excel.

Joe Fagan declared an interest as a Councillor for South Lanarkshire Council and Former Chair of the Community Wealth Building Commission.

3. Work programme (In Private):

The Committee considered its work programme.