Issue - meetings

Following scrutiny, members supported the recommendation outlined in the draft Cabinet report.

The Director of Social Services, Health & Housing, provided a brief overview of the report contained within the agenda pack. Members were informed that feedback from the Scrutiny Committee would be relayed to full council. The report highlighted some of the good work that had been undertaken as well as the challenges faced by services in times of increased level and complexities of demand. The Director acknowledged the substantial investment from the council and expressed gratitude for the ongoing support from the members. The Director commented on the need for revising the funding formula to better support long-term health and social care.

Members thanked the director for the comprehensive report but remarked on the use of acronyms within the report.

Members commented on the use of percentages on page 79 of the report. Members requested both figures and percentages be included in future reports.

The Director acknowledged that this has been raised by members previously and apologised for this omission. Members were assured that future reports would include figures and percentages.

The Director thanked members for highlighting the use of acronyms within the report; members were assured that the use of acronyms would be considered in future to ensure reports were written in plain, easily understood language.

Following scrutiny, members supported the recommendation outlined in the draft Cabinet report.