Issue - meetings

            That the continued success in managing and developing regional projects/service collaboration be noted.  

The Chief Officer (Social Services) introduced a progress report on projects and services running collaboratively across North Wales. 

                        He provided a detailed explanation of the established collaborations and of the new collaborations that had been established in 2014/15.  He commented on the governance arrangements in place and on the partnership schemes that had been established.  The Chief Officer detailed the membership of the Strategic Partnership Board and spoke of the discussions that were undertaken at the meetings and of the level of challenge on the issues raised. 

                        Councillor Dave Mackie raised concern about the governance and whether collaboration projects would be considered for budget cuts.  He also queried the membership of the board and whether there was an opportunity for other Members to be involved.  The Chief Officer said that he would raise the comments with the Board but added that there was equal expectancy for collaborative projects to also make efficiencies but felt that investment was important to prevent future demand on services.  The Chair recalled that it had been agreed that the minutes from meetings of the Board be shared with the Committee so that Members were aware of the topics that had been discussed and queried whether this was still possible. 

                        In response to a question from Councillor Ian Smith about the Single Point of Access, the Senior Manager Integrated Services advised that the service would be based in Preswylfa in Mold and that work was currently underway to facilitate the move.  Councillor Hilary McGuill commented on the issue of parking at the site and the Senior Manager said that if there was a need for service users to visit Preswylfa once the moved had been completed, then this would be discussed with Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. 

            RESOLVED:

            That the continued success in managing and developing regional projects/service collaboration be noted.