Decision details

It was reported that the Governance and Constitution Committee at its meeting held on 8 September had endorsed this Committee’s advice and had recommended to Council that a separate Health and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Committee be established within the Council’s Political structure.  This recommendation would now be considered by the Council at its meeting on 20 October. The Committee also supported the principle of continuing joint scrutiny arrangements for Mental Health Service issues across Cheshire and Wirral.

It was noted that the Places Advisory Group were currently considering the new Social Care Redesign Programme and there was potential for duplication of scrutiny work in this area that would need careful management. 

The Chairman reminded members of the heavy workload that the new Committee would have and he invited nominations for membership of the new Committee to be submitted to him prior to the Council meeting on 20 October. 

RESOLVED – that the current position be noted.