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Declarations of Interests Minutes: The following Members made declarations of interest:
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Pre-Scrutiny Minutes: The Committee
scrutinised the following matters:- Cabinet Board
Proposals 2.1 Smart and Connected - A Revised Digital Strategy Members received the final version of the Digital Strategy
– Smart and Connected, following feedback from the public consultation on the
draft version of the Strategy, as detailed within the circulated report. Members queried how the Authority would deliver
this strategy to ensure it was fit for purpose. Officers explained a delivery
plan would be developed which would contain more detail on how the Strategy
would be delivered within the resources available. Members queried how many responses were received
during the consultation period. Officers informed Members that there were a
range of different methods used to gather feedback from the consultation and
confirmed all consulted parties were listed on page 22 of the circulated
report. Members shared concerns that the strategy would
encourage officers to work from home when they are not fit enough to attend
work. Members queried the reference to a Citizens
Account. Officers explained it was a portal the public could use. Following
sign up a member of the public would be able to access services, however when
accessing personal information it would require a password for security
reasons. Members questioned whether officers had considered
how people with disabilities were able to access online services. Officers
informed Members that there was technology available such as voice technology
for people to use. Members queried whether online sites would be
accessed via a mobile application or website. Officers clarified that any
future developments would now be available through all methods. Members questioned what procedures were in place
for those that did not have English as a first language, Members referred to
Syrian refugees as an example. Officers confirmed that there was specific
support available to support Syrian refugees and if there were any specific
families that were struggling, this would need to be discussed separately with
the Assistant Chief Executive and Chef Digital Officer outside of the meeting. Members queried if there were any safeguarding
measures in place to prevent any hacks or viruses via internet usage. Officers
informed Members that there were preventative measures in place to protect
users when using the internet within the Council’s premises. However, when the
internet was accessed via a tablet device it was then more difficult to
protect. Officers added that if there was a breach there were ways of auditing
events to view where errors had occurred. Members questioned whether the Authority could
deliver IT skills in communities with the partners referenced within the
Strategy. Officers explained when grants were awarded to organisations via the
Council’s Third Sector Grants Scheme it would provide an opportunity to review
the impacts and strengthen the way the Authority worked with the organisations,
which would then identify funding and any training requirements. Members questioned the longevity of the Strategy and queried whether the Authority had considered the impact of the Strategy in 25 years’ time. Officers explained that it was set in the Well-being of Future Generations ... view the full minutes text for item 2. |
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Forward Work Programme 18/19 PDF 102 KB Minutes: The
Committee noted the Forward Work Programme. |
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(3) and (5) of Statutory Instrument 2001 No.2290 and the relevant exempt
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