Agenda item

The committee scrutinised the following private matters:

Cabinet Board Proposals

     i.        To Embark on Individual Financial Dialogue with Two Learning Disability Providers

Members considered a report to obtain Member approval to begin financial dialogue with two agencies for two new supported living schemes.

Members asked would this result in any financial savings for the Council. It was stated that it would not provide savings immediately but would be less if the Council engaged with two different providers plus the arrangements proposed would provide more benefits.

Following scrutiny the Committee was supportive of the proposals to be considered by the Cabinet Board.

    ii.        Provider Support for Administering Direct Payments

Members considered a report that sought Member approval to enter into a temporary agreement with Independent Living Brokerage Partnership Ltd (ILBP Ltd) for the provision of services in relation to administering Direct Payments.

Members queried the dates contained within the report and stated that the report could have been presented to the previous meeting and asked for confirmation that they were being asked to consider a retrospective decision. It was confirmed that this was the case.

Members asked for further clarity on what happened between the 6^th April and 14^th April. Officers stated there have been no new referrals since the 5^th April because they did not have the authority to do so.

Members noted that in previous meetings there has been an emphasis on Direct Payments and understood there is a need for the rollout to be successful. Members asked if they could be kept up to date on a regular basis on the take up of Direct Payments. Officers agreed to this request and made Members aware that the targets set were challenging and may not be met immediately but over the full year the target will be met.

Following scrutiny the Committee was supportive of the proposals to be considered by the Cabinet Board.