The People Overview and Scrutiny Committee noted the report of the Chair that updated members on the current position regarding the Committee’s work programme as agreed for the 2016/17 municipal year.

The report informed on the process of developing and managing the scrutiny work programme for the municipal year. Members noted that the People Overview & Scrutiny Committee, in cooperation with the other two Overview & Scrutiny Committees, was responsible for proposing and delivering an annual work programme and that the work programme should align with the corporate priorities of the Council, in particular the delivery of the Wirral Plan pledges which fell within the remit of the Committee.

Members noted that the report provided an update regarding progress made since the last Committee meeting held on 14 July 2016 and that the current work programme was made up of a combination of scrutiny reviews, standing items and requested officer reports, providing the committee with an opportunity to plan and regularly review its work across the municipal year.

The Chair informed that a number of proposals had been discussed with the Chairs and Spokespersons and that the following had been agreed:

·  A review into Looked After Children be commenced – led by Cllr W Clements, supported by Cllrs W Smith and A Brighouse.

·  Pharmacies review – be undertaken via a one day evidence gathering session, to be repeated if successful.

·  Transformation Programme – issue to be dealt with elsewhere, vacant slot to be utilised for additional work / review as required.

·  Girtrell Court – work to be undertaken after the culmination of one-to-one interviews with service user families and alternate placement offers.

·  Children Ready for School – placed on hold until the Oftsed Review (due out shortly) is available to the Committee.

·  Local Welfare Assistance Scheme.

·  Children Safeguarding Annual Report and Adults Safeguarding Annual Report – standard timetabled business for this Committee. 

Resolved - That the People Overview & Scrutiny Committee work programme for 2016/17 as amended, be approved.