Issue - meetings

That the report be received and Cabinet be informed that the Committee had  remitted investigation into the delayed transfer of care (IP1.5.2.1 M01 (PAM/025) to the Social & Health Care Overview & Scrutiny Committee.

The Chief Executive presented a high-level summary of year-end progress on the Council Plan which provided analysis on areas of under-performance relevant to the Committee.  The Committee received a revised addendum comprising minor changes.  An overview was given of the performance indicators with a red status, some of which would be achieved over time as work was ongoing.  All the red risks were recurring issues with some subject to a delayed impact or external factors.

Councillor Richard Jones reiterated his earlier concerns about the sharing of late information which needed to be read alongside the report.  In response to comments about the revised corporate appraisal model, the Chief Executive said that this would improve the quality of appraisals and links with training, and that the 100% completion target would remain.  On the number of people kept in hospital while waiting for social care, the Chief Executive said that reference to comparison with the Welsh average was relevant and that a significant amount of work was ongoing due to the multiple issues involved.  Councillor Jones suggested that the matter be referred to the Social & Health Care Overview & Scrutiny Committee.

Councillor Heesom raised concerns about the lack of information on high-risk areas under the Ambitious Council theme such as the North Wales Growth Plan which was critical to the economy of Flintshire.

The Chief Executive reminded Councillor Heesom that the report was to summarise year-end progress on the content of the Council Plan, as agreed by County Council.  He gave a brief update on progress with the Growth Deal from which Flintshire would benefit.  In response to further comments, Councillor Thomas provided clarification on the national development framework and responded to comments on funding sought from Welsh Government for flood alleviation works.

On the red performance indicators, Councillor Banks reported positive progress with the Council house development in Gronant and the completion of Disabled Facilities Grants.

The recommendations were moved by Councillor Heesom and seconded by Councillor Johnson.

RESOLVED:

That the report be received and Cabinet be informed that the Committee had  remitted investigation into the delayed transfer of care (IP1.5.2.1 M01 (PAM/025) to the Social & Health Care Overview & Scrutiny Committee.