Issue - meetings

(a)       That the final draft of the Social Services Annual Report be endorsed for consideration by Cabinet; and

(b)       That a workshop be held for Members in the future to consider and agree the development and format of the Annual Report prior to submission to a meeting of the Committee for consideration. 

The Director of Community Services introduced a report to present the final draft of the Social Services Annual Report and  to seek any final views and comments before approval was sought by Cabinet.  He provided background information and advised that the report had been developed in sections that reflected the key themes contained within the Social Services and Well Being Bill. 

During discussion Members expressed the view that the report was too detailed and should be more concise to engage the general public and links to the relevant information provided as necessary.  The Director of Community Services acknowledged the points raised and explained that if any specific changes were required he would review the document again, however, the final draft was as concise as possible and he commented on the need to ensure that all salient points required by the Regulator were included.     

The Chair suggested that in the future it may be helpful if a workshop was held for Members to consider and agree the development and format of the Annual Report prior to submission to a meeting of the Committee for consideration. 

            RESOLVED:

(a)       That the final draft of the Social Services Annual Report be endorsed for consideration by Cabinet; and

(b)       That a workshop be held for Members in the future to consider and agree the development and format of the Annual Report prior to submission to a meeting of the Committee for consideration.