Agenda and minutes

Consideration was given to the minutes of the previous meeting held on 16^th  April, 2012.

Resolved:-  That the minutes of the previous meetings held on 16^th April, 2012, be approved as a correct record.

To consider appointment to the following positions:-

Carers                                               

Learning and Physical Disabilities

Older People                                    

Mental Health                                    

Safeguarding                                    

Resolved:-  That the following Champion appointments be approved:-

Carers                                                 Councillor R. Russell

Learning and Physical Disabilities      Councillor P. A. Russell

Older People                                       Councillor P. A. Russell

Mental Health                                     Councillor Pitchley

Safeguarding                                       Councillor P. A. Russell

The Chairman reported that a series of information briefings was to be submitted to future meetings on all aspects of the Service to enable Members to be fully informed.

It was also proposed that representatives of the respective Service users/carers be invited to attend an informal meeting at the rising of the above.

Resolved:-  That the way forward proposed for the 2012/13 Municipal Year be approved.

The Director of Health and Wellbeing presented a briefing note for information purposes on the confirmed management arrangements for the Directorate’s Learning and Development Team.

The Team had previously reported to the Strategic Commissioning Manager in the Resources Directorate but was now part of the Health and Wellbeing Department with the Team Manager reporting directly to the Director of Health and Wellbeing.

The briefing note set out the core functions of the Team and its current priorities.

Resolved:-  (1)  That a further report be submitted on the introduction of the social work Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) Scheme.

(2)  That the Elected Members be offered the E-learning Safeguarding package.

(3)  That consideration be given to any other e-learning and development packages that may be of interest to Members.

It was noted that a meeting was to be arranged to discuss with representatives of Talking Newspaper any help the Council may be able to offer.

Councillor P. A, Russell reported that the current changing place within the Town Hall did not meet the national Changing Places Standard as it lacked some essential equipment.

With the addition of the above, the room could be launched as part of the Disability and Carers Week which commenced on 11^th June, 2012.

It was reported that there was such a facility in Riverside House but that it was not publicised.

Resolved:-  That discussions take place with Facilities Management to address the situation as soon as possible.