Agenda item

This report presents the latest workplan for the Panel. Any suggestions for further items or amendments to the current programme will be logged and scheduled in consultation with the Panel’s Chair and supporting officers.

The Chair introduced this item and asked Panel members for their comments on items listed on the workplan and if they had any additional proposals.

Councillor Paul May requested that the Virgin Care – Performance Update be scheduled to come before the Panel at their September meeting.

The Chair replied that following correspondence with Pam Richards, Protect Our NHS BANES he had agreed that this item would be discussed by the Panel in October.

Councillor Liz Hardman asked if there will be a designated officer to work on the Food Poverty Action Plan.

Councillor Rob Appleyard replied that he has spoken with the Director for Public Health to look at the resources available. He added that he hoped an updated policy could be adopted by February 2020.

The Chair asked that he use the Cabinet Member Update process to inform the Panel on progress with this matter.

Councillor Ruth Malloy said that she would like to see the Council work with local churches and other organisations to progress this issue.

The Corporate Director (People) commented that the Director for Public Health has been notified of the resolution from Council and is considering what resources / staff members can be allocated to work on the Plan.

Councillor Paul May asked if the Panel were able to scrutinise decisions made by the Health & Care Board.

The Corporate Director (People) replied that decisions of Members and Officers with delegated authority for the purpose of the Health & Care Board are subject to formal scrutiny and call in.

Councillor Jess David asked given the size of the Panel remit if members could receive a briefing to show how the various Boards and organisations fit together.

The Chair agreed with the proposal and asked for a separate briefing meeting to be arranged for the Panel.

Councillor Jess David requested that at future meetings the Panel be updated on the Youth Justice Plan following the referral from Council, they receive further information relating to post 16 unregulated placements and as part of the work on the Food Poverty Action Plan the Panel takes part in an evidence gathering review.

Councillor Paul May asked that the Adult Social Care – Green Paper be added to the list of future items.

Kevin Burnett asked if matters from the previous Children & Young People Panel would be discussed by this new Panel.

The Democratic Services Officer replied that a list of previous items has been retained and they will be considered as part of the agenda planning process that involves the Chair and Vice-Chair. He added that it may become more appropriate for certain items to be updated via a briefing paper rather than as an agenda item at a meeting.

He added that the Director for Safeguarding & Quality Assurance had advised him of the following reports that should be considered by the Panel.

·  LSCB Annual Report 2018/19

·  LSAB Annual Report 2018/19

·  IRO Annual Report 2018/19

·  Children Services Representations, Compliments and Complaints Report 2018/19

·  Care and Support Financial Framework

The Corporate Director (People) informed the Panel that Jane Shayler, Director for Integrated Commissioning would be retiring at the end of July.

The Chair asked that a letter on behalf of the Panel be sent to Jane to thank her for her outstanding work and years of service to the Council.

Councillor Paul May asked if a direct replacement to her post would be sought.

Councillor Rob Appleyard replied that he would discuss the matter with senior officers and said that the focus would be on carrying out the work of her role.

Councillor Andy Wait asked if the Panel would consider holding any meetings outside of Bath.

The Chair replied that he was not inclined to change the venue as many of the officers that are required to attend are based at either St. Martin’s Hospital or The Guildhall.

The Panel RESOLVED to note the proposals to the workplan made during the discussion of this item.