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 and Scrutiny Committee, in cooperation with the other two Overview and 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 8 September 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 provided a verbal update on the approval of the Avoiding Admissions Scrutiny Review by Cabinet at its meeting on 3 October; and that the Community Pharmacies Scrutiny Review was to be considered by the People Overview and Scrutiny Committee at its next meeting; and the requirement for a Task and Finish Group to undertake a check on service user’s experiences of alternative provision following the decision to close Girtrell Court. 

Resolved – That

1)  the proposed People Overview & Scrutiny Committee work programme for 2016/17, be noted; and

2)  a Task & Finish group be established to undertake the forthcoming Re-provision of Respite Services Scrutiny Review – membership nominations to be provided to the Chair in due course.