Agenda, decisions and minutes

To note that at the Annual Meeting, Council resolved that Councillor Hilary McGuill be appointed as Chair of the Committee.

That the appointment of Councillor Hilary McGuill as Chair of the Committee be noted.

The Facilitator advised that it had been confirmed at the Annual Meeting of the County Council that the Chair of the Committee should come from the Liberal Democrat Group. The committee was advised that Councillor Hilary McGuill had been appointed to this role for the municipal year.

RESOLVED:

That the appointment of Councillor Hilary McGuill as Chair of the Committee be noted.

To appoint a Vice-Chair for the Committee.

That Tina Claydon be appointed Vice-Chair of the Committee.

Councillor Cunningham nominated Councillor Claydon as Vice-Chair of the Committee which was seconded by Councillor Michelle Perfect.  No other nominations were received.

RESOLVED:

That Tina Claydon be appointed Vice-Chair of the Committee.

To receive any Declarations and advise Members accordingly.

None.

None.

To confirm as a correct record the minutes of the meeting held on 20 January 2022.

That the minutes be approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

Councillor Gladys Healy confirmed that she was satisfied with the response that she had had concerning empty homes but would like more information on all empty buildings and what is happening with them.  The Community and Education Overview & Scrutiny Facilitator advised the Committee that at a recent meeting of Community Housing and Assets Overview and Scrutiny Committee it was agreed that Members would receive regular updates on empty properties.

            The Senior Manager – Children and Workforce informed the Committee that the matter raised by Councillor Mackie concerning short term care digital records had been discussed at the Digital Strategy Group, however the request was alongside several other priorities from across the Council being considered. The Chair requested an update following the next Digital Strategy Group. 

            The Chief Officer (Social Services) advised that Micro Care providers would be contacted to seek their permission for their details to be included on a list of operators to be distributed to all Councillors.

            The minutes of the meeting held on 20 January 2022 were approved and moved by Councillor Mackie and seconded by Councillor Cunningham.

RESOLVED:

That the minutes be approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

There were no members of the press in attendance. 

There were no members of the press in attendance.