Issue - meetings

To receive an update on progress so far and to consider the emerging model of Social Care.

Report attached.

Consideration was given to an update on progress so far and to the emerging model of social care.

RESOLVED

For the reasons set out in the report: -

1. That the emerging model of Social Care , including the high level design principles contained within this report, be accepted and endorsed as a framework for developing more detailed proposals for phased implementation by New Councils and for inclusion within 2009/10 budget setting process.

2. The principle of a formula based up front Resource Allocation System (RAS) be agreed pending a more detailed testing and a specific member sign off for the 2009/10 RAS in each authority and that this be incorporated within budget proposals.

3. That the budget headings outlined in Appendix 1 be accepted as the approach for budget setting within unitary authorities.

4. That it be noted that this report was considered by the Advisory Panel – People on 23 September 2008 at which it was resolved to set up a Task and Finish group which would develop performance indicators to monitor and evaluate the customer experience as a result of the new Social Care Model.