Minutes of Meeting held on 22 January 2014 - Minute

THIS PAPER RELATES TO
ITEM 03
ON THE AGENDA
MINUTES OF MEETING of the HOUSING, HEALTH AND CARE COMMITTEE held within
the Council Chamber, Greenfield, Alloa, FK10 2AD, on WEDNESDAY 22 JANUARY 2014
at 10.00 am.
PRESENT
Councillor Les Sharp, Convenor (In the Chair)
Provost Tina Murphy, Vice Convenor
Councillor Janet Cadenhead
Councillor Archie Drummond
Councillor Ellen Forson
Councillor Kathleen Martin
Councillor Walter McAdam, MBE
Councillor Gary Womersley, Ex Officio
IN ATTENDANCE
Garry Dallas, Director of Services to Communities
Ahsan Khan, Head of Housing and Community Safety
Jane Menzies, Assistant Head of Joint Social Services
David Thomson, Solicitor, Legal Services (Clerk to the Committee)
Sandy Sneddon, Service Manager - Child Care
Liam Purdie, Assistant Head of Service - Child Care
Neil McKinlay, WSA Manager, EEI Practice Development Group
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APOLOGIES
Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Derek Stewart.
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DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
None
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MINUTES OF MEETING: HOUSING, HEALTH AND CARE COMMITTEE
HELD ON 29 OCTOBER 2013
The minutes of the meeting of the Housing, Health and Care Committee held on Tuesday 29
October 2013 were submitted for approval.
Decision
The minutes of the meeting of the Housing, Health and Care Committee held on Tuesday 29
October 2013 were agreed as a correct record and signed by the Convenor.
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PROPOSED AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AT ALLOA
ROAD, TULLBODY
A report which sought approval to take direct action to facilitate affordable housing investment
which is key priority of the Council's Local Housing Strategy was submitted by the Head of
Housing and Community Safety.
Motion
That the Committee agrees the recommendations set out in the report.
Moved by Councillor Les Sharp. Seconded by Provost Tina Murphy.
Decision
The Committee agreed unanimously in principle:
a)
to pursue new affordable housing development partnerships with Kingdom Housing
Association, and other Registered Social Landlords as required
b)
to transfer the 1.3 acre development site on the plan to the Housing Revenue
Account based on the District Valuer's valuation, subject to any Scottish Government
approvals required and
c)
to then sell the 1.3 acre site shown on the plan to a Registered Social Landlord for
social rented housing at a value to be determined in association with the District
Valuer, subject to Council approval.
Action
Head of Housing and Community Safety
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EARLY AND EFFECTIVE INTERVENTION ANNUAL REPORT 2012 - 2013
A report which advised the Committee of the findings from the Forth Valley Early and
Effective Intervention Annual Report 2012-2013 for Youth Offending Services was submitted
by the Head of Shared Social Services.
Motion
That Committee agrees to review the report and comment on and challenge as appropriate.
Moved by Councillor Les Sharp. Seconded by Provost Tina Murphy.
Decision
Having commented on and challenged the report, the Committee agreed to note the
information set out in the Early and Effective Intervention Annual Report 2012-13.
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CHIEF SOCIAL WORK OFFICER ANNUAL REPORT 2013
A report which provided an assessment of the key issues of the activities related to delivery of
the statutory social work services, over the last year (2012-2013) was submitted by the Head
of Social Services and Chief Social Work Officer.
Motion
That the report be deferred to a future meeting due to the absence of the Chief Social Work
Officer.
Moved by Councillor Les Sharp. Seconded by Provost Tina Murphy.
Decision
The Committee agreed unanimously to defer consideration of the report to a future meeting.
The Convenor advised that there will also be a briefing for all elected members in the very
near future.
Action
Head of Social Services and Chief Social Work Officer
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SOCIAL SERVICES PERFORMANCE REPORT
Councillor McAdam, MBE withdrew from the meeting during this item of business.
A report which updated the Committee on Social Services' performance for Quarter 2 of 20132014 was submitted by the Assistant Head of Service Adult Care, Strategy and Performance.
Motion
That Committee notes the report and comment on and challenge as appropriate.
Moved by Councillor Les Sharp. Seconded by Provost Tina Murphy.
Decision
Having commented on and challenged the report, the Committee agreed to note the
information set out in the Social Services Performance Report.
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CHILD CARE SERVICES PROGRESS REPORT
A report which updated the Committee progress on the Child Care Transitional Plan
(Appendix 1) and an overview of wider strategic developments to support the improvement
programme was submitted by the Head of Social Services.
Motion
That Committee notes progress and comment on and challenge as appropriate.
Moved by Councillor Les Sharp. Seconded by Provost Tina Murphy.
Decision
Having commented on and challenged the report, the Committee agreed to note the
information set out in the Child Care Services Progress Report.
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ADULT CARE SOCIAL CARE REDESIGN
A report which outlined a proposed redesign of Adult Social Care Services was submitted by
the Head of Social Services.
Motion
That Committee note progress and comment on and challenge as appropriate.
Moved by Councillor Les Sharp. Seconded by Provost Tina Murphy.
Decision
Having commented on and challenged the report, the Committee agreed to note the
information set out in the Adult Case Social Care Redesign report.
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SOCIAL CARE COMMISSIONED SERVICES
A report which offered an overview of social care commissioning activity and spend and
outlined current efforts to develop a more strategic approach to Social Care commissioning to
meet legislative demand was submitted by the Head of Social Services.
Motion
That the Committee notes progress and provide comment and challenge as appropriate.
Moved by Councillor Les Sharp. Seconded by Provost Tina Murphy.
Decision
Having commented on and challenged the report, the Committee agreed to note the
information set out in the Social Care Commissioned Services report.
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FORTH VALLEY MAPPA ANNUAL REPORT 2012-13
A report which provided the Committee with the annual report setting out public protection
activity in Forth Valley over the last year and the plans for the year ahead was submitted by
the Head of Social Services.
Motion
That the Committee notes the content of the Forth Valley Annual Report 2012-13.
Moved by Councillor Les Sharp. Seconded by Provost Tina Murphy.
Decision
The Committee agreed unanimously to note the report.
The Convenor asked that members forward any questions on the report to the Officer to
answer.
ENDS 11.55 am
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