Decision details

Exclusion of the press and public was moved by Councillor Owen and seconded by Councillor Robert Davies.

                      A presentation was provided by the Chief Officer (Social Services) which covered the following areas:-

·           Reminder of the Council’s Budget Position

·           Social Services Cost Pressures

·           Social Services Budget Reductions

·           Social Services – Past Efficiencies

·           Adult Social Care – Risk, Issues and Resilience

·           Children’s Services – Risk, Issues and Resilience

·           Safeguarding and Commissioning – Risk, Issues and Resilience

·           Out of County Cost Pressure

·           Budget Procedure – Stage 2

·           Budget Procedure – Stage 3 (Final)

Following the presentation, officers responded to questions raised by Members.

The recommendations in the report were moved by Councillor Mackie and seconded by Councillor Owen.

RESOLVED:

(a)         That the Social Care portfolios cost pressures be noted;

(b)         That the Social Care portfolios options to reduce budgets be noted; and

(c)          That the Committee advises on any areas of cost efficiency it believes should be explored further.