Agenda item

To note a report submitted by the Head of Scrutiny and Member Development providing an update on issues around income generation for Community Care Services.

The Head of Scrutiny and Member Development submitted a report, which provided the Board with an update on issues in relation to income generation for Community Care Services.

The following information was appended to the report:-

• Executive Board report considered on 11 June 2008 – Income for Community Care Services – Proposals for Consultation;
• A copy of the presentation provided to political groups;
• Information recently distributed to all Elected Members; and
• Consultation Plan, highlighting planned and completed activity.

The Chair welcomed to the meeting, Steve Hume, Acting Chief Support Services Officer and Janet Somers, Business Change Manager.

The following points were discussed:-

• The Acting Chief Support Services Officer reported that an extension to the consultation period had been approved. 
• The Board was informed that the consultation period commenced on 13^th June, 2008 and was due to finish in October 2008. 
• Members were advised that voluntary sector organisations had been notified that the consultation period had been extended.
• Reference was made to consulting with BME groups.  The Business Change Manager advised that a meeting was being held involving 40 + BME organisations.
• The Board discussed the impact of financial assessments. 

The Chair thanked the officers for their attendance.

RESOLVED:  That the report and information appended to the report be noted.