Pre-decision Scrutiny
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To select appropriate items from the Cabinet agenda for pre-decision
scrutiny (cabinet reports enclosed for Scrutiny Members)
Minutes:
The
Committee scrutinised the following cabinet items:
The
Commitment to a Preferred I.T. System to Support Social Services Functions
Members
were updated in relation to a preferred I.T. system to support Social Services
functions.
Discussions
took place in ensuring whether the proposed system would be compatible with the
Health service to retain effective collaborative working. It was explained that
the IT system itself would enhance team working as it is to improve the
practical elements.
It
was highlighted that updated version of Oracle Forms would be available within
the next couple of years. It was asked how the Remodelling of adult services
would fit in with the IT update timescales. It was noted that the updates would
enhance the remodelling of Adult Services. It was noted that as the remodelling
continues the council would update to the relevant IT System as required.
Members
discussed the earliest date as to when the Council would realistically migrate
on to the WCCIS platform. Officers confirmed that they wouldn’t consider
changing their views within the next 5 years as they are currently investing in
their own system.
The
risk elements were queried, such as the allocation of I.T. staffing resources
and who would be funding the work. Officers ensured members that the Skill set
to develop the system was within the team and a plan had been considered to
ensure there were resources within the team. It was also noted that there would
be a transfer of budget reserves from Social Services to the Central IT Team to
cover the costs.
It
was asked whether we would be at a disadvantage for going with our own I.T
system. Officers reassured that the council wouldn’t be at a disadvantage as
the IT system would be tailored specifically for Neath Port Talbot.
Following
scrutiny, the Committee was supportive of the proposal to be considered by the
Cabinet Board.
Proposed
Creation and Extinguishment Orders for the
footpath from Hodgsons
Road to the river Tawe – Community of
Ystalyfera
(Cllr.
Clement Williams re-affirmed her interest at this point and withdrew from the
meeting)
Officers
made an amendment to the report, changing Ward Affected from ‘Ystalyfera’ to ‘Godregraig’.
Following
scrutiny, the Committee was supportive of the proposal to be considered by the
Cabinet Board.