Issue - meetings

(i)                 That the Forward Work Programme for 2 July and 26 July 2012 be amended to reflect the suggestions made; and

(ii)               That a Forward Work Programme workshop be scheduled for after 26 July 2012 to decide the items for consideration at future meetings.

The Learning and Social Care Overview and Scrutiny Facilitator introduced the report to consider the Forward Work Programme for the Committee. 

            The Facilitator referred to paragraph 3.02 where the outstanding items from the previous meeting were detailed.  She suggested that items be identified for consideration at the June and July 2012 meetings of the Committee and that a workshop be arranged to determine the issues for future consideration.  Following discussion with the Chair and Cabinet Member, it had been suggested that the meeting scheduled for 28 June 2012 be rearranged and be held on 2 July 2012.     

            Councillor H.J. McGuill requested that the Charging for Adult Social Care Transport Policy be revisited as soon as possible.  The Director of Community Services indicated that a report on the issue could be submitted to Committee which would provide a detailed update on the progress made and the implications on the service user and further information of what needed to be undertaken.  Councillor McGuill said that the issue should be revisited and that providing an update was not sufficient.  The Chair advised that an update report could provide the basis for the issue to be reviewed.  The Deputy Leader said that the policy was a Cabinet function and that following concerns that had been raised, it would be revisited by Cabinet once they had the appropriate details.  The Director of Community Services said that the issue of consistency over charging would also be considered.  The Cabinet Member for Social Services confirmed that the issue would be re-looked at and an update would be brought back to Committee.  It was requested that the Executive report on the Adult Social Care Transport Policy be sent to the new Members of the Committee. 

            Following a discussion, the Facilitator provided details of the items for consideration at the 2 July and 26July 2012 meetings:-

2 July 2012

1.         Update on the Adult Social Care Transport Policy

2.         Mental Health Measure

3.         Social Services Bill

4.         Quarter 4 and Year End Performance Report

26 July 2012

1.         North Wales Adoption Service

2.         Short Break Provision at Arosfa

3.         Children’s Integrated Disability Service/Direct Payments

 4.        Children’s Services Inspection report

            The Facilitator asked whether Members wanted on a Forward Work Programme workshop and it was suggested that one be arranged for after 26 July 2012 which was duly seconded.  It was further proposed that a workshop be held in early September 2012. 

RESOLVED:

(i)         That the Forward Work Programme for 2 July and 26 July 2012 be amended to reflect the above suggestions; and           

(ii)        That a Forward Work Programme workshop be scheduled for after 26 July 2012 to decide the items for consideration at future meetings.