Issue - meetings

A report setting out the background to the recent national announcement of new grant allocations for adult social care, and seeking approval of the proposals for the approach to use of the monies in line with the Council’s budget strategy.

Wards: All

Officer: Debbie Hogg; 01484 221000

1) That the proposed financial strategy, as detailed at paragraph 2.3 of the considered report be endorsed.

2) That the Improved Better Care Fund Principles, as detailed at paragraph   2.4.2 of the considered report, and the proposed areas for investment in 2017/2018, as detailed at paragraph 2.4.3, be endorsed.

3) That the report be submitted to the meeting of Council on 11 July 2017.

4) That further proposals be developed, taking into account the final guidance and allocations, and that a report be submitted to Cabinet and Council as part of the budget strategy update in September 2017.