Issue - meetings

This report seeks approval from  the Executive Member for the directorate plan for Housing and Adult Social Services covering the period 2009-2012.

Advice of the Advisory Panel

That the Executive Member be advised to accept Option 1 and approve the Directorate Plan for Housing and Adult Social Services.

Decision of the Executive Member

RESOLVED:             That the advice of the Advisory Panel be accepted and endorsed.

REASON:                  So that the Council’s corporate and departmental objectives can be achieved.

Members considered a report, which sought approval from the Executive Member for the directorate plan for Housing and Adult Social Services covering the period 2009-12.

The Director of Housing and Adult Social Services stated that this important plan for the department focused on the important issues of staffing, health and safety and equality with vision, key drivers, objectives and an overview of the structure and resources. It was noted that all the figures could not be included, as the budget had not yet been approved. The list of milestones and targets was recorded on page 88 of the agenda. The officer also stated that the detailed service plans from this overall plan would be brought back to the Panel in March 2009.

Members of the Labour Group reserved their position, as the full figures were not available.

Advice of the Advisory Panel

That the Executive Member be advised to accept Option 1 and approve the Directorate Plan for Housing and Adult Social Services.

Decision of the Executive Member

RESOLVED:             That the advice of the Advisory Panel be accepted and endorsed.

REASON:                  So that the Council’s corporate and departmental objectives can be achieved.