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RESOLVED: That the minutes of the meeting held on 5 June 2025 be approved as a correct record.
RESOLVED: (a) That the Forward Work Programme be noted; (b) That the Facilitator, in consultation with the Chair of the Committee, be authorised to vary the Forward Work Programme between meetings, as the need arises; and (c) That the Committee noted the progress made in completing the outstanding actions.
RESOLVED: That Members supported the final draft of the Social Services Director’s Annual Report 2024/25.
RESOLVED: (a) That Members noted the progress and impact of the five-year Childcare Sufficiency Assessment and annual action plan; (b) That Members acknowledged the complimentary response from Welsh Government in relation to the Childcare Sufficiency Assessment progress Report of 2024-25 (Appendix 2); and (c) That Members noted the ongoing progress in delivering accurate and accessible information to families through the Family Information Service, supporting informed choices on childcare, early years education, family support, and related services.
RESOLVED: That Members supported the new Council Plan 2025-2030 and the Council Plan Part 2 document that outlined the actions and measures that underpinned the Priorities, and Well-being objectives of the Council Plan 2025-2030.
RESOLVED: (a) That Members supported the levels of progress and confidence in the achievement of priorities as detailed within the Council Plan 2023/28 for delivery within 2024/25; (b) That Members supported the overall performance against Council Plan 2024/25 performance indicators/measures; and (c) That Members were assured by the explanations given for those areas of underperformance.
RESOLVED: (a) That Members supported the areas of focus for the Panel Performance Assessment; (b) That Members supported the Scoping document for the Panel Performance Assessment prior to sharing with WLGA; and (c) That Members noted the next steps and key dates around the Panel Performance Assessment.
None.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: That the minutes of the meeting held on 5 June 2025 be approved as a correct record.
RESOLVED: That the minutes of the meeting held on 5 June 2025 be approved as a correct record.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: (a) That the Forward Work Programme be noted; (b) That the Facilitator, in consultation with the Chair of the Committee, be authorised to vary the Forward Work Programme between meetings, as the need arises; and (c) That the Committee noted the progress made in completing the outstanding actions.
The Overview & Scrutiny Facilitator presented the current Forward Work Programme (agenda item 4) for consideration. RESOLVED: (a) That the Forward Work Programme be noted; (b) That the Facilitator, in consultation with the Chair of the Committee, be authorised to vary the Forward Work Programme between meetings, as the need arises; and (c) That the Committee noted the progress made in completing the outstanding actions.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: That Members supported the final draft of the Social Services Director’s Annual Report 2024/25.
The Senior Manager Integrated Services, Lead Adults introduced the report (agenda item 5) to review and approve the final draft of the Social Services Director’s Annual Report 2024/25. Councillor Mackie asked for clarification on the meaning of ‘Fleetwood’ on page 53 of the report which the Senior Manager Integrated Services, Lead Adults said she would look into and confirm. RESOLVED: That Members supported the final draft of the Social Services Director’s Annual Report 2024/25.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: (a) That Members noted the progress and impact of the five-year Childcare Sufficiency Assessment and annual action plan; (b) That Members acknowledged the complimentary response from Welsh Government in relation to the Childcare Sufficiency Assessment progress Report of 2024-25 (Appendix 2); and (c) That Members noted the ongoing progress in delivering accurate and accessible information to families through the Family Information Service, supporting informed choices on childcare, early years education, family support, and related services.
The Family Centre Manager provided Members with a progress report (agenda item 6) on the local authority statutory duty under the Childcare Act (2006) in relation to childcare sufficiency and information for families and provided assurance to Members. Councillor Copple requested a budget breakdown which the Family Centre Manager agreed to provide. RESOLVED: (a) That Members noted the progress and impact of the five-year Childcare Sufficiency Assessment and annual action plan; (b) That Members acknowledged the complimentary response from Welsh Government in relation to the Childcare Sufficiency Assessment progress Report of 2024-25 (Appendix 2); and (c) That Members noted the ongoing progress in delivering accurate and accessible information to families through the Family Information Service, supporting informed choices on childcare, early years education, family support, and related services.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: That Members supported the new Council Plan 2025-2030 and the Council Plan Part 2 document that outlined the actions and measures that underpinned the Priorities, and Well-being objectives of the Council Plan 2025-2030.
The Senior Manager - Safeguarding and Commissioning introduced the report (agenda item 7) to support the new Council Plan 2025-2030 and the Council Plan Part 2 document that outlined the actions and measures that underpinned the Priorities, and Well-being objectives of the Council Plan 2025/2030. Councillor Maddison requested further information be provided in future to the Committee concerning Multi Systemic Therapy. Councillor McGuill commented on the excellent service provided by the North East Wales Community Equipment Service and the Senior Manager - Safeguarding and Commissioning agreed to feedback the positive comments to the North-East Wales Community Equipment Service (NEWCES) staff. RESOLVED: That Members supported the new Council Plan 2025-2030 and the Council Plan Part 2 document that outlined the actions and measures that underpinned the Priorities, and Well-being objectives of the Council Plan 2025-2030.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: (a) That Members supported the levels of progress and confidence in the achievement of priorities as detailed within the Council Plan 2023/28 for delivery within 2024/25; (b) That Members supported the overall performance against Council Plan 2024/25 performance indicators/measures; and (c) That Members were assured by the explanations given for those areas of underperformance.
The Senior Manager - Safeguarding and Commissioning introduced the report (agenda item 8) to review and monitor the Council’s performance including actions and measures, as set out in the Council Plan (2023-28) at year end for 2024/25. Councillor Lister requested that a mechanism be put in place for clients to have a link with social services when experiencing difficulties with care providers, to lessen the stress on service users when problems occur. She also requested information on the Oxford Brain Story and it was agreed that an information session would be arranged. RESOLVED: (a) That Members supported the levels of progress and confidence in the achievement of priorities as detailed within the Council Plan 2023/28 for delivery within 2024/25; (b) That Members supported the overall performance against Council Plan 2024/25 performance indicators/measures; and (c) That Members were assured by the explanations given for those areas of underperformance.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: (a) That Members supported the areas of focus for the Panel Performance Assessment; (b) That Members supported the Scoping document for the Panel Performance Assessment prior to sharing with WLGA; and (c) That Members noted the next steps and key dates around the Panel Performance Assessment.
The Senior Manager - Safeguarding and Commissioning provided an overview of the report (agenda item 9) of what the Panel Performance Assessment consisted of and the agreed areas of performance the Panel focused on. RESOLVED: (a) That Members supported the areas of focus for the Panel Performance Assessment; (b) That Members supported the Scoping document for the Panel Performance Assessment prior to sharing with WLGA; and (c) That Members noted the next steps and key dates around the Panel Performance Assessment.
None.
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