Decision Session - Executive Member for Health, Wellbeing and Adult Social Care
Set out below is a summary of the decisions taken at the meeting of the Decision Session Executive Member for held on Wednesday, 15 November 2023. The wording used does not necessarily reflect the actual wording that will appear in the minutes.
Members are reminded that, should they wish to call in a decision, notice must be given to Democracy Support Group no later than 4pm on the second working day after this meeting.
If you have any queries about any matters referred to in this decision sheet please contact Jane Meller, Democracy Officer.
4. York Learning Annual Strategic Plan 2023-2024
Resolved:
That the Strategic / Service Plan be approved, subject to the realignment to the new council priorities, as discussed in the meeting.
Reason: To help monitor the service and provide sound governance arrangement for York Learning Services.
5. Investment of 2023/4 Council Budget Growth Money - Substance Misuse
Resolved
That the £75k, from Public Health reserves, be approved to fund the following:
a. £50k funding for York in Recovery, a peer-led recovery charity working with those in recovery to maintain abstinence-based social and community participation.
b. £25k funding for the Alcohol Care team at York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust.
Reason: These investments are in line with partnership and council priorities, and constitute a strong level of additional support from the council to support those with substance use disorder and tackle health inequalities.
6. Director of Public Health Annual Report 2023
Resolved:
That the publication of the Director of Public Health Report 2023 be approved.
Reason: so that the statutory duty of the local authority to publish the report is met.