Public Speaking Time/Open Session
A total period of 15 minutes is allocated for members of the public to make a statement(s) on any matter that falls within the remit of the Committee.
Individual members of the public may speak for up to 5 minutes, but the Chairman will decide how the period of time allocated for public speaking will be apportioned, where there are a number of speakers.
Note: in order for officers to undertake any background research, it would be helpful if members of the public notified the Scrutiny officer listed at the foot of the agenda at least one working day before the meeting with brief details of the matter to be covered.
Minutes:
Charlotte Peters Rock addressed the committee in relation to proposed and actual closures of social care and health facilities in the Knutsford area. She expressed concern about the impact these closures would have on the health and wellbeing of both carers and cared for people. She was concerned that carers faced increasing expense as a result of a reduction in facilities in the Knutsford area. She referred to the removal of social care transport and the difficulties people appeared to be experiencing when using the Empower card. She requested that the Scrutiny Committee set up a Task/Finish Group to look at the issue.