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Minutes of the Previous Meeting PDF 8 KB Additional documents: Minutes: The
Committee noted the minutes of the 25th July 2018. The
Committee noted the Minutes of the 1st August 2018, subject to amending
‘previous year’s class numbers’ to ‘Previous Plasc
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Pre-Scrutiny Minutes: The Committee chose to scrutinise the following items: Cabinet Board Papers 2.1 Budget Setting – The context for Members Members
received an overview of the budget process over the next 6 month and received full
information on the range of factors that may occur, as detailed in the
circulated report. Members
highlighted that there are no commitments for funding in the Education
Department, however, queried how much the funding that are on offer would
cover. Officers highlighted that where the ALNET Bill is concerned there would
be a saving as the authority had challenged Welsh Government. However, as far
as additional funding is concerned it was noted that there is the Additional
learning Needs (ALN) Grant. It was noted that the Legal aspects of the ALN
Grant is currently being looked into. Officers explained that other than this
there are no additional funding and the Council would be required to consume
the cost. Members
highlighted that teachers pay are well overdue and asked what conversations are
happening with the Trade Unions. Officers highlighted that they are having
extent discussions with teachers and there is a Staff Council meeting on Monday
to discuss these issues with the trade unions. Members
highlighted that the Barnett formula had been mentioned and asked what the
consequences on that would be. Officers explained that Welsh Government are
claiming that it is recycled money. The officer highlighted their views and
explained that the Barnett formula would not be reformed. Members
highlighted the concerns for the care agenda, members felt that the care
strategy needs to be rethought. Officers highlighted that the Local Authority
need assistance from the Health Board. It was noted that we are aware of the
current pressures and would need to adapt our strategies and have adequate
funding for the social care element. Members
showed concern in relation to the lack of insight from health, however,
highlighted that the Council delivers really well for people that are at
retirement age. Officers gave a brief response and explained that there are
currently difficult discussions between the authority and ABMU. Members
highlighted an aspect of the report which is in relation to the Valleys
initiative in the Council and highlighted that for the Social Services
Directorate there needs to be more localised strategies to deliver. Officers
agreed and highlighted that the point was well taken. Members
highlighted that the Environment department continues to take the brunt of the
budget cuts. Members
highlighted that there is reform with no infrastructure and Welsh Government
have the ALN reform and asked what is being done about that. It was noted that
there needs to be a change in terms of stepping down from ABMU and asked what
the Council and the Health Board doing about this. Officers highlighted that
it’s not just about continuing health care, it was noted that the boarder of
the authority is quite poor and that the issues are addressed in the report. The Cabinet member highlighted that report highlights all of the issues. ... view the full minutes text for item 2. |
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Forward Work Programme 18/19 PDF 34 KB Minutes: Members
noted the forward work programme and requested that the following be added: · To view the impacts of the
decisions on the Welsh Language Promotion Strategy and the Valleys Action Plan
annually. · Periodic report on the
progress of work against the Wales Audit Proposals for Improvement on a 6
monthly basis. |