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SCRUTINY COMMITTEE (LIFELONG LEARNING)

 

MINUTES of a meeting held at Fairfield Primary School, Penarth on 8th October, 2007.

 

Present:  Councillor A.D. Hampton (Chairman); Councillor E. Hacker (Vice-Chairman); Councillors Mrs. M.E.J. Birch, Ms. R.M. Birch, P. Church, J. Clifford, Miss. J. Cole, A.D. Dobbinson, A.M. Ernest, C.P. Franks, F.T. Johnson, G.C. Kemp, Mrs. S.I. Sharpe, B.I. Shaw and E.T. Williams.

 

Non-Voting Observers: Mr. G. Beaudette, Mr. T. Cox and Mr. G. Roberts.

 

Also Present: Councillors N.J. Gibbs, Mrs. M. Kelly Owen and M.R. Wilson.

 

 

407     APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE -

 

These were received from Councillors A.G. Powell and S.T. Wiliam.

 

 

408     MINUTES -

 

RECOMMENDED - T H A T the minutes of the meeting held on 10th September, 2007 be approved as a correct record.

 

 

409     DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST -

 

The following Councillors declared the nature of their interest, being Governors of schools within the Vale of Glamorgan, it being noted that the Standards Committee on 9th September and 21st October, 2004, 13th January, 2005 and 5th February, 2007 had granted them a general dispensation to vote upon any matters to be considered by the Scrutiny Committee (Lifelong Learning) in relation to matters of a general educational nature in terms of policy, plans, policy framework and budgets, etc.

 

Councillors Mrs. M.E.J. Birch, Ms. R.M. Birch, P. Church, J. Clifford, Miss. J. Cole, A.D. Dobbinson, A.M. Ernest, C.P. Franks, A.D. Hampton, E. Hacker, F.T. Johnson, G.C. Kemp, B.I. Shaw and E.T. Williams.

 

Councillor Miss. J. Cole declared an interest in Agenda Item No. 5 in that she was a Trustee of the Women’s Arts Association.  Councillor Miss. Cole informed the Committee that she had received dispensation from the Standards Committee on 2nd October, 2007 to speak on matters relating to Barry Town Hall Exhibition Area during any debate.

 

Councillors Miss. J. Cole, J. Clifford, F.T. Johnson, Mrs. S.I. Sharpe and E.T. Williams declared an interest in Agenda Item No. 10 in that they were members of the Trust Committee.


 

410     WELCOME -

 

Mrs. Russon, Headteacher of Fairfield Primary School, welcomed all present to the school, and introduced the Committee to Mr. Thomas, Deputy Headteacher.

 

By way of background, Committee were advised that the school had been built in 1953 to accommodate 153 pupils.  The school had been remodelled since then, including the provision of two demountables, and now accommodated 271 pupils in 12 classes.

 

Having been built in 1953, there had been a number of issues arising with regard to the fabric of the building, and the school had received new windows and had been re-wired.  The school was on the waiting list to receive a new roof.

 

The school had extensive grounds, part of which were devoted to a conservation area.  Saplings had been ordered to commemorate the late John Birch, former Governor of the school.

 

Since being Headteacher, the school had received two good inspection reports, the last being in 2004.

 

Mrs. Russon praised the staff of the School Improvement Service, with whom she worked closely.

 

The Chairman thanked Mrs. Russon for the hospitality shown to the Committee, and for the opportunity for Members to view the school.

 

 

411     BARRY TOWN HALL - EXHIBITION AREA (MINUTE NO. C3198) -

 

The above matter had been considered by Cabinet on 19th September, 2007 at which the following resolutions of Minute No. C3156 had been reaffirmed,

 

·                    that the option to introduce a Coffee Shop / Bar facility within the Exhibition Area be agreed in principle

·                    that a marketing exercise be carried out to gauge the quality of potential providers of the Coffee Shop / Bar facility

·                    that an examination be made of the Library service taking responsibility for the remaining Exhibition Area

·                    that the capital and revenue costs of operating the Exhibition / Coffee Shop / Bar area be identified in full and reported back to Cabinet.

 

That decision had been called-in by Councillor Mrs. M. Kelly Owen “to prevent any diminution of this excellent Art Space.  Given the weak level of demand for a coffee bar at the County Library, as opposed to any other location in the King Square area or Holton Road, there is a serious need to allow thorough scrutiny of what impact, now and in the long term, the loss of such an excellent, dedicated, Art and Exhibition space will have on the social and educational opportunities of the residents of the Vale of Glamorgan and its children in particular, in all aspects of their visual arts development, appreciation and enjoyment, and for many, their future careers in the field of the Arts, or where good design is recognised as so vital in international markets.  The very many excellent artists based in the Vale of Glamorgan, who already work within our schools, are crying out for appropriate gallery space to exhibit their work and reinstate the reputation of the area as one where artists may thrive and delight the public with their work.  To reduce such excellent space at a stroke, when people have heard so little about it since it was opened, is unacceptable and deserves much deeper consideration and examination, since once lost, it will never be regained.”

 

Mrs. E. Allan and Mrs. G. Price had been invited to attend the meeting in order that they may address the Committee and contribute to the debate.

 

Councillor Mrs. M. Kelly Owen reiterated the reasons for her “call-in” and stated that she wished to ensure that the young of the County were not denied the rights that they deserved.  The Council had a duty to ensure the public was provided with the best quality art provision.

 

Councillor Kelly Owen requested Committee to request Cabinet to reconsider its decision, and not downgrade the facilities of the former Town Hall.

 

Mrs. Allan felt that the loss of 30% of the Gallery space was excessive.  Further, as a result of Health and safety and Disability requirements, together with the need for space for prams, etc, the total space would exceed 30%.

 

Furthermore, Mrs. Allan referred to the potentially disastrous combination of steam and paintings.  The Town Hall exhibition area presented a wonderful education resource which offered a high degree of flexibility and multiple-uses.  Many schools had been excited at the possibility of being able to exhibit their work.

 

There was a natural contact between the worlds of commerce and art which formed part of any vigorous and thriving community.

 

Mrs. Allan also expressed the view that to downgrade the exhibition area would affect the present (excellent) light levels and would create additional noise.  This would deter major artists from exhibiting their work.

 

Mrs. Price, as Vice-Chairman of the Women’s Arts Association, Wales stated that she shared Mrs. Allan’s views.  The Exhibition Area was well designed and lit - it was “superb”.  To lose 30% of the area would mean there was insufficient room to exhibit some of the larger pieces.

 

Committee were reminded that no decision on the proposals had been taken.  It had been proposed that an evaluation process be conducted following the completion of the marketing exercise.

 

By way of clarification, Committee were advised it was proposed that the kitchen area would not be sited within the Exhibition area, thus preventing any problems arising with steam.

 

Committee were also informed that the Exhibition area had been in use for 34 of the past 48 weeks and that visitor numbers were tentatively estimated at 13,372.

 

Further discussions ensued, and a number of views were expressed, including:

 

-                      the large number of coffee shops already in existence in the immediate vicinity of the former Town Hall

-                      the former Town Hall had only been open for “a few months” and that the decision of Cabinet was premature

-                      the high level of public opposition to the proposals

-                      it was likely that any coffee shop provider would then wish to supply food products

-                      the original marketing exercise had canvassed the views of a mere 100 or so individuals

-                      concern was expressed at the likelihood  of the Library service staff taking over responsibility of the remainder of the Exhibition Area

-                      had planning permission been sought for the proposed change of use?

-                      Members questioned whether the toilets would be freely available to the coffee shop patrons.

 

(Councillors N.J. Gibbs and Mrs. M. Kelly Owen spoke with the consent of the Committee.)

 

RECOMMENDED - T H A T Cabinet be asked to reconsider its decision as contained in Minute No. C3198, with a view to the proposals being withdrawn.

 

Reason for recommendation

 

To enable Cabinet to consider the views of the Scrutiny Committee (Lifelong Learning) in view of the overwhelming rejection of this proposal as expressed at the meeting.

 

 

412     YOUTH PROVISION IN PENARTH -

 

Councillor M.R. Wilson had requested that Committee receive a report looking at past youth provision in Penarth, present provision and possible future provision.

 

Committee were advised of the levels of Youth Provision in 1987, a time at which the budget stood at £269,330 at today’s prices.  The provision at that time stood at:


 

Penarth Youth Centre -

·                    open five nights a week plus weekends.  Extensive use made of school buildings for activity classes,  e.g. woodwork, gymnastics, art, cookery, etc.

·                    two full time staff plus 25 part time staff

Albert Road Methodist Church - open two nights a week

·                    one full time staff plus three part time staff

Cogan Youth Centre - open two nights a week in Primary School annex

·                    three part time staff

Sully Youth Centre open two nights a week in Primary School

·                    three part time staff

Wesley Court Centre - open five nights a week

·                    one full time staff plus 12 part time staff.

 

Since that time, the following developments had occurred:

 

·                    Penarth Youth Club closed 1997

·                    Albert Road closed 1999

·                    Cogan Junior School Youth Club closed 1991

·                    Sully Junior School Club closed 1991

·                    Wesley Court Youth club closed 2004

·                    Closed due to partners refurbishing buildings, reorganisation and lack of funding to open replacement provision

·                    Sully Youth Club reopened in the Pavilion 1998

·                    Once the closure of Stanwell Youth Club became a reality the Youth Service tried to establish provision in the Magistrate Courts which is now the Police Station and the Penarth Information project in Stanwell Road, 1998

·                    The Penarth Youth Project received Lottery funding and was opened 1999

·                    Provision at Wesley Court expanded 1998.

 

Developments that had taken place since 2000 included:

 

·                    Byrd Crescent Youth Club opened 2001 as an alternative to the Youth Project

·                    NCompas survey of youth issues

·                    Youth Service attempts to lease Church in Wales School 2002/3  Turned down by Diocese

·                    Wesley Court closed 2004

·                    Work on the feasibility of using St. Paul’s began 2003

·                    Expansion of provision at Byrd Crescent Community Centre

·                    Assist in funding Penarth Gym Club staff

·                    Penarth Youth Project receives WAG funding to increase community facilities, just as Lottery money expires

·                    Youth Service moved into spare space at Penarth Youth Project

·                    Byrd Crescent Provision was revamped using capital expenditure, included alternative education and PHAB Club

·                    Increase in Youth Annoyance, more partnership working - Town Council, Police, Voluntary groups

·                    Alternative Curriculum school developed in Penarth.

 

And more particularly, since 2005:

 

·                    More demand than ever on Youth Service as anti-social behaviour increases

·                    Increased use of alcohol, drugs and health risks (CTC survey 2005)

·                    Increased partnership working with local churches and youth groups (includes training, joint funding of projects)

·                    St. Paul’s feasibility completed - Cabinet report submitted for community project (awaiting decision)

·                    Penarth Youth Project WAG grant half way through

·                    Detached street work developed (Pulse post Vibe Street Survey 2005)

·                    More project work (Halloween projects, Pulse, Teen-schemes)

·                    Development of Chill area at Penarth Leisure centre (Safer Vale)

·                    Service cost savings imposed

·                    Staff turnover increases.

 

It was reported that the current budget for Penarth was £159,490. 

 

For the future, it was proposed that:

 

·                    St. Paul’s developed, and open five nights per week for youth and community activities

·                    Byrd Crescent open three nights a week and weekends

·                    Chill out space at Penarth Leisure Centre and sports youth work underway at weekend

·                    Penarth Youth Project refunded and doing valuable information interventions

·                    Street workers out at night and at weekends

·                    Funding secured to develop own building in Sully.

 

Additional plans for the future included:

 

·                    Full time staff levels increased

·                    More mini buses available to pick young people up and take them to venues

·                    Increased funding flexibility to be able to respond to youth annoyance in a longer term way.

 

Discussions ensued on the role of the PULSE Project.  Councillor M.R. Wilson stated that he felt its services would be quite useful in Penarth where the problem of graffiti was becoming more serious.

 

By way of explanation, Members were informed that PULSE was a Lottery funded project comprising one full time and four part time staff.  It was impossible to cover all areas of the Vale all of the time, and a rotation system had been developed.  Under this system, Penarth would be visited soon.

 

Members also referred with regret to the demise of the Stanwell Youth Centre in 1997.

 

Members also enquired as to why Emmanuel Church was unable to use the Sports Hall at Penygarth School.  Members were advised that the Youth Service was not able to fund the £50 per session cost.

 

Members also referred to the problems experienced by the Youth Service as a result of its staff being attracted to work for neighbouring Councils as a result of higher salaries and career opportunities.

 

Members agreed that the report on Youth Provision in Penarth had been highly informative, and the wish was expressed for a similar report on the Youth Service provision throughout the whole of the Vale of Glamorgan.

 

(Councillor M.R. Wilson spoke with the consent of the Committee.)

 

RECOMMENDED - T H A T, following the forthcoming Estyn Review, Committee receive a report on Youth Provision throughout the Vale of Glamorgan.

 

Reason for recommendation

 

To advise Committee of the levels of Youth Provision throughout the Vale of Glamorgan.

 

 

413     CORPORATE PLAN MONITORING (CMT) -

 

The report summarised the progress that had been made on actions contained in the Vale of Glamorgan Council’s Corporate Plan for 2006-2010.

 

The Chief Executive had reported to Cabinet, identifying which Members and officers were responsible for each target and action in the Corporate Plan 2006-2010.  The schedules attached to the report provided the Scrutiny Committee with an update on progress that had been achieved in 2006/07.

 

It was noted that the code against the key target “Maintain the percentage of 15/16 year olds leaving full-time education without a recognised qualification at no more than 1% by 2007” be a L.

 

It was also noted that the Lead Officer listed for Inclusion and Access reference numbers LL6, LL7 and LL8 had retired and it would be necessary to allocate a replacement officer to take responsibility for these actions.

 

RECOMMENDED - T H A T the progress made on implementing the Council’s Corporate Plan 2006-2010, as identified in the schedules appended to the report, be accepted.

 

Reason for recommendation

 

To ensure the Corporate Plan is effectively monitored.

 

 

414     REVENUE AND CAPITAL MONITORING FOR THE PERIOD 1ST APRIL, 2007 TO 31ST AUGUST, 2007 (DLD) -

 

Committee’s attention was drawn to the position in respect of Revenue and Capital expenditure for the period 1st April, 2007 to 31st August, 2007 regarding those Revenue and Capital Budgets which formed the Committee’s remit. 

 

The projected outturn for the 2007/08 Revenue Budget was shown in comparison with the Budget at Appendix 1 to the report.  Current forecast was for a balanced budget for the Directorate. 

 

Schools - The delegated budget relating to schools was expected to balance as any under/overspend was carried forward by schools. 

 

Education Service - As had been reported previously, potential overspends on budgets including schools maternity provision were likely to be offset by underspend in school transport budget.  Also the previously reported efficiency savings of £267,000 on the service at the year end were likely to be needed to fund overspends elsewhere in the Directorate.

 

The following grants had been received from the Welsh Assembly Government for:

 

            Learning pathways 14-19;  £30,000 to secure a secondment to provide a local network quality development champion

 

            Raising attainment and individual standards in education (RAISE) for looked after children;  £35,368 to facilitate educational support of the sort that parents would normally provide.

 

The Library service was projected to outturn on target.

 

As previously reported, a review of the Lifelong Learning service indicated that the anticipated savings were not accruing and that the service was currently facing a potential overspend at year end of £147,000.  This was due to a delay in starting the new learning programmes to the economically inactive and the low enrolments over the summer period (£51k.), unbudgeted premises costs at the Heritage Skills Centre (£9k.), and the uncertainty of future funding sources of the Vale Learning Network (£87k.).  Actions would be implemented in an effort to reduce this figure and consequently reduce the support needed from the Strategy and Performance Budget.  Any variations would be reported in future monitoring reports.

 

The Catering Service was projected to outturn with an adverse variance of £120,000.  This was due to the reduced meal numbers not recovering to the previous levels and additional cost pressures of food and staff resources resulting from the implementation of Welsh Assembly Nutritional Guidelines.  The service was currently being reviewed in order to achieve a balanced budget.

 

In relation to the Capital Programme, Appendix 2 to the report detailed the financial progress on the Programme as at 31st August, 2007 and Appendix 3 to the report provided non-financial information on capital schemes.

 

Members expressed the view that they would welcome a report to a future meeting of the Committee on the general operation, including funding, of the Breakfast Clubs within the Vale of Glamorgan.

 

RECOMMENDED -

 

(1)       T H A T the position with regard to the 2007/08 Revenue and Capital Monitoring be noted.

 

(2)       T H A T a report on the operation of Breakfast Clubs within the Vale of Glamorgan, such report to also include details of the funding, be brought before the January 2008 meeting of this Committee.

 

Reason for recommendation

 

(1)       That Members are aware of the position with regard to the 2007/08 Revenue and Capital Monitoring relevant to this Scrutiny Committee.

 

(2)       To advise the Committee.

 

 

415     FOUNDATION PHASE (DLD) -

 

Committee were advised of the arrangements for the introduction of the Foundation Phase as requested at its last meeting. 

 

Much research evidence had highlighted that the early introduction of formal teaching could result in some children under-achieving and attaining lower standards.  The National Assembly had decided to introduce a new curriculum for 3 - 7 year olds. 

 

This curriculum was known as the Foundation Phase. 

 

It was the amalgamation of the curriculum for children pre-compulsory school age - the Desirable Outcomes and the Key Stage One National Curriculum and comprised of seven areas of learning:

 

·                    personal and social development, wellbeing and cultural diversity

·                    language, literacy and communication skills

·                    mathematical development

·                    Welsh language development

·                    knowledge and understanding of the World

·                    physical development

·                    creative development.

 

The Foundation Phase curriculum aimed to “excite and stimulate children’s learning, improve their attainment and secure the best possible start for all children in Wales”. 

           

Its introduction would allow more time for children to follow an appropriate curriculum and help them to gain the important skills and attitudes that laid solid foundations for future learning.

 

At the centre of this curriculum would be the holistic development of the child.  This would be promoted through good quality structured and child initiated play activities, first hand experiences and the ability of all adults, working with the child, to build upon previous learning, skills and knowledge.

 

The National roll out was originally planned for 2007.  However, it had now been decided to phase its introduction:

 

·                    September 2008 - Nursery and Reception children (3 to 5 years)

·                    September 2009 - Year 1 children (5 to 6 years)

·                    September 2010 - Year 2 children (6 to 7 years).

 

In 2004, a National Pilot was conducted in 42 settings across Wales.

 

There were two settings in the Vale of Glamorgan, Holton Primary School, Barry and Cylch Meithrin Y Bont Faen.

 

An evaluation of the National Pilots demonstrated an improvement in attendance, behaviour and children’s motivation for learning.

 

The National Assembly have now introduced Early Start Settings.  Schools who will introduce the Foundation Phase a year early.

 

In the Vale of Glamorgan, there were two such settings, Cadoxton Primary School and Cadoxton Nursery School.

 

RECOMMENDED - T H A T the content of the report be noted.

 

Reason for recommendation

 

To apprise Members of the Foundation Phase proposals.

 

 

416     SCHOOL INVESTMENT STRATEGY - UPDATE (DLD) -

 

Committee received an update with regard to progress on the School Investment Strategy.

 

The School Investment Strategy incorporated the rebuild / redevelopment of the three secondary schools, Cowbridge, St. Cyres and Llantwit Major, as well as building improvements in all other Nursery, Primary, Secondary and Special Schools.

 

Davis Langdon were appointed as the Authority’s Design Team / External Consultants in September, following the appropriate tendering processes undertaken in accordance with the relevant legislation.

 

Work was currently on-going to identify the necessary required resources to support delivery of the strategy.  Resources already identified included existing capital receipts, Welsh Assembly Government grant and elements of the Council’s supported borrowing programme.  However, there was still a significant shortfall to be addressed.

 

A scope of work was currently being prepared so that Davis Langdon could commence their design work.  The phasing of the construction work would be dictated by affordability and the availability of resources.

 

The Lower Cowbridge School site at Townmill Road represented a potential capital receipt when the school was re-developed at the Aberthin Road site.  Prior to Christmas 2006 the Charity Commission had indicated that they would not sanction the contribution of the proceeds from the sale of Trust Land to the development of the new school either directly or via a land exchange.  They believed they would be discharging the Council of its statutory responsibility in terms of providing school buildings.  Subsequent Counsel opinion suggested it may be possible to challenge this stance, however, there was no certainty of the outcome of any such challenge.  Before incurring further external costs, the Council’s Legal Department had been assessing the implications of the Counsel opinion.  Parental representatives of Cowbridge School had indicated their willingness to support the Council in challenging the viewpoint of the Charity Commission.

 

RECOMMENDED - T H A T the report be noted.

 

Reason for recommendation

 

To update Members with respect to the School Investment Strategy.

 

 

417     SCRUTINY COMMITTEE - TRACKING OF RECOMMENDATIONS (DLPPHS) -

 

Members were informed of the progress in relation to recommendations made during the period April - June 2007 and their views requested relating to the progress against each recommendation, whether further action might be required, to ensure the required action had been undertaken and confirm those actions which had been completed.  The requirement of reporting in the current system of tracking recommendations was a direct result of a recent Scrutiny Review which had recommended that Scrutiny progress needed to be more transparent, accountable and readily understood.  It was the intention that such tracking reports be submitted to Scrutiny Committees on a quarterly basis.  Members agreed that it was important to note that the decisions of Scrutiny Committees were tracked and monitored in such a way since failure to do so could result in a risk that recommended courses of action would not be followed and consequently “lost” which would, in turn, undermine the credibility of the Scrutiny process.  The Committee’s views on the status of the actions were therefore requested.  Members were pleased to receive the report which formally provided them with the up-to-date position on their recommendations.

 

Having considered the report, it was

 

RECOMMENDED -

 

(1)               T H A T the actions detailed as completed below be agreed:

 

23rd April - 2007 - Minute No. 1042

Review of Scrutiny Arrangements -

 

 

(R1) Organise a Scrutiny even for non-Executive Members to explore and further develop the effectiveness of Scrutiny.

Initial action completed - event having been held on 29th June, 2007

 

(3)(b)  The Cabinet Member for Education and Training be invited to attend future meetings of the Scrutiny Committee (Lifelong Learning)

Invitation issued.

23rd April, 2007 - Minute No. 1044

Draft Annual Report May 2006 - April 2007 and Forward Work Programme for 2007/08 - That the Draft Annual Report for the period May 2006 - April 2007 be approved, subject to any further minor amendments being agreed in consultation with the Chairman, and that it be submitted to Full Council.

Completed - Council 9th May, 2007 Minute No. 1107

23rd April, 2007 - Minute No. 1046

School Investment Strategy -

 

 

(1)  That further reports be presented to Cabinet on sites for potential capital receipts on an individual basis.

Completed - Cabinet 20th June, Minute No. C3081

 

(2) That a further report be made to Cabinet on MACE’s review of the prioritised order for the secondary schools and any other technical advice that was appropriate.

Completed -  Cabinet 23rd May, 2007 Minute No. C3028


 

23rd May, 2007 - Minute No. 43

Scrutiny Review: A Review to Evaluate the Levels of Nursery Provision in the Vale of Glamorgan -

 

 

(1)  Provide information through a range of communication channels including the website, community centre notice boards and through partners to raise awareness of the free nursery provision to ensure maximum take up of available services.

Completed - Cabinet 4th July, 2007, Minute No. C3096

 

(2)  Review the policy for allocating nursery places to determine whether it can be more flexible to enable a child to attend an alternative provider if there are genuine reasons to support this choice.  This is in line with the Welsh Assembly Government directive on increasing parental choice.

Completed - Cabinet 4th July, 2007, Minute No. C3096

 

(3)  Extend the childcare database which details Council operated facilities and privately run playgroups to enable parents to make an informed choice about the appropriate form of childcare.

Completed - Cabinet 4th July, 2007, Minute No. C3096

 

(4)  Undertake a feasibility study for introducing transport provision to enable children who live in the rural Vale to have better access to services based in other parts of the Vale.

Completed - Cabinet 4th July, 2007, Minute No. C3096

 

(5)  Receive a report on the survey into the demand for Welsh Medium Education to be undertaken in 2007/08 to enable the Committee to consider the implications for nursery provision.

Completed - Cabinet 4th July, 2007, Minute No. C3096

 

(6)  Use the Wales Index for Multiple Deprivation and other relevant local data to help identify needs and gaps in service provision outside of the Flying Start areas.  Information to be used to inform service provision and future opportunities for funding / bids.

Completed - Cabinet 4th July, 2007, Minute No. C3096

 

(7)  Undertake a survey of Nursery providers I flying Start areas regarding their view of the impact of Flying Start and the benefits gained in twelve months time.

Completed - Cabinet 4th July, 2007, Minute No. C3096

 

(8)  Maximise opportunities to utilise the knowledge and relationships established through Flying Start to enhance services and support in other areas which are not directly benefiting from the Flying Start Programme.

Completed - Cabinet 4th July, 2007, Minute No. C3096

 

 

(2)       T H A T decision tracking Scrutiny recommendations be reported on a quarterly basis.

 

Reasons for recommendations

 

(1&2)  To apprise Members and further enhance the Scrutiny monitoring process.

 

 

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