Issue - meetings

An update report on the Public Service Transformation Update is attached. A presentation is attached.

David Trethewey, Divisional Director Strategy and Performance, gave a presentation to the Panel on ‘Public Service Transformation Network’ (a copy of this presentation is on the website with the agenda papers for the meeting). The presentation covered the following points:

·  What is the Public Services Transformation Network

·  Who is in the Network

·  Why have we joined?

·  How does it work?

·  Case Study: into Sustainable Work

·  The opportunity – Working together

·  What are the key issues?

The Panel raised the following points and asked the following questions:

Councillor Macrae asked about meaningful comparisons regarding the other authorities in the network. The Divisional Director explained that you can link with whichever authority is either most like your own or regarding best practice. Councillor Macrae questioned the comparison of domestic violence levels between this authority and Manchester. It was explained that where figures may not be comparable, we can learn from other authorities. Councillor Symonds stated that the network was about sharing good practice.

Councillor Richardson stated that, regarding the ‘affordable warmth’ issue, many rural areas in this authority use oil which is expensive.

The Divisional Director explained that the Network can also be used as a link into Government.

Following a question from Councillor Richardson, the Divisional Director explained that it is a loose network and therefore could be expanded. He explained that the Government is facilitating Local Authorities.

Councillor Macrae asked how many of the other authorities in the network have Curo type organisations. The Divisional Director explained that the Energy at Home project involves Curo. He further stated that Curo share information with other providers.

Councillor Bull asked that the postponed visit to the DWP (Department of Work and Pensions) be re-organised.