Issue - meetings

ES 20254

It was explained that a key benefit of the new service proposal was that it would be focusing on the time of greatest need. This would be on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and bank holidays. It was therefore anticipated that there would be a greater opportunity for intervention in real time. It was proposed that the service would be provided by LBB contracted staff, whereas previously the service was provided by voluntary staff. If the framework was agreed, then the operational fine-tuning would be worked out later. It was noted that this service was non-statutory. The proposals were presented to the Committee because the current system was not sustainable.

Members noted that option four (of the recommendations) was the preferred option and it was agreed that the Service would be reviewed a year subsequent to implementation. The Committee unanimously agreed the proposals.

RESOLVED:

1) That the Portfolio Holder be recommended to agree that Option 4 of the delivery options be adopted.

2) That  an update on the revised service be brought back to Committee a year after implementation.