Issue - meetings

To consider a report of the Care Leavers Task and Finish Group.

The Committee considered a report of the Borough Solicitor relating to a report of a task and finish group set up by the former Childrens and families Scrutiny Committee which explored whether the Council was doing all it could to help young people in care to make a successful transition into adulthood.

Councillor David Neilson, Chairman of the Care Leavers Task and Finish Group attended the meeting and introduced the report.

RESOLVED –

(a)  That the report of the Task/Finish group be welcomed and supported;

(b)  That the recommendations of the Group contained in the report be endorsed, and referred to Cabinet for consideration and necessary action, including referral of any matters considered appropriate to the Children’s and Families Policy Development group for further investigation.

(c)  That the appreciation of the Committee be placed on record for the endeavours of Mark Grimshaw Scrutiny officer in supporting the work of the Task and Finish group.