Agenda and minutes

Agreed that Cllr.A.R.Lockyer be appointed Chairperson for the meeting.

That the Minutes of the meeting held on the 7 March 2019, be approved.

Noted by Committee

Report of the Director of Social Services, Health and Housing

Decision:

That the report be noted.

Report of the Director of Social Services, Health and Housing

Decision:

That the Deferred Payments Policy be approved as detailed in Appendix A to the circulated report.

Reason for Decision:

To comply with the requirements of the Social Services and Wellbeing Act 2014 to offer a deferred payment agreement.

Implementation of Decision:

The decision will be implemented after the three day call in period.

Report of the Director of Social Services, Health and Housing

Decision:

That the report be noted.

To resolve to exclude the public for the following items pursuant to Regulation 4 (3) and (5) of Statutory Instrument 2001. No. 2290 and the relevant exempt paragraphs of Part 4 of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972.

Decision:

That pursuant to Regulation 4 (3) and (5) of Statutory Instrument 2001 No. 2290, the public be excluded for the following items of business which involved the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in the undermentioned Paragraphs of Part 4 of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972.

Private Report of the Head of Children and Young People Services

Decision:

That the Head of Children and Young People Services be granted delegated authority to enter into a new contract with Action for Children until 31 March 2021 as detailed in the private circulated report.

Reasons for Decision:

Extending the contract with Action For Children will provide the Council with a legally binding agreement setting out the approved terms of working.  This will offer protection to the Council in the event of a dispute and ensure that the provider delivers in line with the Council’s expectations.

Permission to enter into a new contractual term with Action For Children will ensure this vital front-line service is not disrupted whilst officers undertake an analysis of service demand and the service model in order to undertake a procurement exercise.

Implementation of Decision:

The decision will be implemented after the 3 day call in period.

Private Report of the Head of Children and Young People Services

Decision:

That the report be noted.