Agenda, decisions and minutes
Venue: The Forum, Towcester, NN12 6A
Contact: Sofia Neal-Gonzalez, Democratic Services
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Apologies Minutes: Councillor Fiona Baker sent her apologies. |
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Declarations of Interest Members are asked to declare any interest and the nature of that interest which they may have in any of the items under consideration at this meeting. Minutes: None |
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To confirm the minutes of the meeting of Cabinet held on XXXXX. Decision: RESOLVED: That the minutes from the Cabinet meeting of the 7th December were approved and signed as a true and accurate record. Minutes: The minutes from the Cabinet meeting of the 7th December were approved and signed as a true and accurate record. |
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Chair's Announcements To receive communications from the Chair. Minutes: None |
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Urgent Business The Chair to advise whether they have agreed to any items of urgent business being admitted to the agenda.
Minutes: None |
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Decision: Note: This decision cannot be called in.
RESOLVED: That Cabinet
REASONS:
In accordance with the Overview and Scrutiny procedure rules, Cabinet was required to reconsider the matter, taking into account any concerns and recommendations of Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee and make a final decision, amending the decision or not and providing reasons for the decision.
Minutes: At the Chair’s invitation Councillor Phil Larratt presented the report, copies of which had been previously circulated. Cabinet was advised that the decision had been called in on the 11th November 2021 and had been considered by the Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee on the 4th December 2021. A comprehensive presentation was made to the Overview and Scrutiny committee, this had been included within this report as the appendix. The option for residents to pay through direct debit instalments had been discussed, the technology was not in place at the moment, but should be by the end of the year.
Councillors made the following comments.
The Chair invited Councillor Dermot Bambridge to make any comments as the Chair of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee, the following comments were made.
Councillor Phil Larratt made the following comments.
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Assistive Technology Framework PDF 670 KB Additional documents:
Decision: RESOLVED: That Cabinet. · Approved the establishment of a framework which allowed West Northamptonshire Council to procure a range of assistive technology goods and services from appointed suppliers. · Given delegated authority to the Executive Director for Adults, Communities and Wellbeing in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Adult Care, Wellbeing, and Health Integration, to establish the Assistive Technology framework to procure goods and services from appointed suppliers where not already delegated. · Supported the implementation of the Assistive Technology and Remote Support Strategy.
REASONS RESOLVED: · Complied with legislation and West Northants procurement policy · Enabled the procurement of assistive technology equipment so that the service could continue to purchase equipment which supports people to live more independently and reduces the need for higher cost care packages.
ALTERNATIVE OPTIONS:
None Minutes: At the Chair’s invitation Councillor Matt Golby presented the report copies of which had been previously circulated. The current framework had been agreed by NCC and was set to expire in March, as such as new framework was needed to be compliant with the Care Act 2014. The importance of good broadband network was noted to ensure that no digital inequalities were created. It was advised that this framework would support the care sector and reduce social isolation, a working partnership with the healthcare and voluntary sector had been created to achieve this. The committee was advised that that the framework would provide targeted prevention and timely responses, this had been a point of criticism in the past. It was advised that the report was highly detailed with a very clear strategy.
Councillors made the following comments. · The report was welcomed and would revolutionise services for vulnerable people. · As people grow older, they wish to remain in their own homes if possible, this framework would help them accomplish this. · It was felt that more recreational activities would also be helpful for these residents, an example given was a dance. · The committee was reminded that this was not a substitute for social interaction. · It was queried whether the language used could be changed to reflect the community / resident that wishes to use it.
The Executive Director of Adults, Communities and Wellbeing advised that a business case for further investment would become clearer in the future.
Councillor Adam Brown requested that recommendation B be amended to include the Cabinet member for Adult Care, Wellbeing, and Health Integration within the delegated authority.
RESOLVED: That Cabinet.
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Northamptonshire Domestic Abuse Strategy 2022 - 2025 PDF 586 KB Additional documents:
Decision: RESOLVED: Cabinet approved the Northamptonshire Domestic Abuse Strategy 2022-2025 for adoption and implementation by the West Northamptonshire Community Safety Partnership.
REASONS RESOLVED: Approval of the strategy would mean the council:
· Was compliant with the new statutory duty to publish a strategy. · Supported a co-ordinated response to Domestic Abuse improving services and outcomes for all those affected.
ALTERNATIVE OPTIONS:
None Minutes: At the Chair’s invitation Councillor David Smith presented the report, copies of which had been previously circulated. The committee was advised that domestic abuse occurred in many different forms and could affect anyone. Domestic abuse local partnership boards had been created and good progress had been made through these. North Northants Council had commissioned a review and countywide assessment with the aim to improve how organisations work together.
Councillors made the following comments.
Councillor Mike Hallam put it to the committee that this topic could also be discussed during the member day briefing.
Councillor David Smith advised that leaving the perpetrator in the home is at times the safest cause of action, but that all ideas would be welcome.
The Executive Director of Adults, Communities and Wellbeing made the following comments.
RESOLVED: Cabinet approved the Northamptonshire Domestic Abuse Strategy 2022-2025 for adoption and implementation by the West Northamptonshire Community Safety Partnership.
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