To sign and confirm as a correct record the minutes of the meeting held on 13 February 2018.

The minutes of the 13 February 2018 were agreed.

Cabinet Members will be asked to make any declarations of interest in respect of items on this agenda.  A flowchart providing guidance on interests is attached to assist councillors.

There were no declarations of interest.

To receive reports on business which, in the opinion of the Chair, should be brought forward for urgent consideration.

There was no Chair’s urgent business.

To receive questions from the public in accordance with the Constitution.

Questions, of no longer than 50 words, can be submitted to the Democratic Support Unit, Plymouth City Council, Ballard House, Plymouth, PL1 3BJ, or email to democraticsupport@plymouth.gov.uk. Any questions must be received at least five clear working days before the date of the meeting.

There were no questions from the public.

Cabinet was provided with a Corporate Performance Monitoring Report (Quarter three).  Andrew Loton, Senior Performance Advisor, provided Cabinet with update on activity since the quarter two report.  Following a brief discussion where Cabinet Members discussed highlights from their portfolios, it was agreed to note and approve the Corporate Plan Q3 monitoring reports.

Councillor Mrs Bowyer introduced a report following the CQC’s local area review Anna Coles, Programme Manager, and Harry Sherwin, Project Manager, were also in attendance. 

Councillor Mrs Bowyer highlighted the good work of staff from across the system and the response of officers to the review. It was reported that the CQC team were impressed by the way in which the Health and Social Care System had worked together to provide some shining examples of shared approaches.

Following a short debate Cabinet agreed –

1.    to formally accept the CQC Plymouth Local System Review Report;

2.    to support the development of an action plan;

3.    that the Health and Wellbeing Board will take ownership of the plan and Wellbeing Overview and Scrutiny will monitor progress and delivery.

Councillor Mrs Bowyer introduced a report on the Integrated Commissioning Intentions for the Health and Wellbeing System.  Anna Coles, Programme Manager, and Harry Sherwin, Project Manager, were also in attendance. 

Councillor Mrs Bowyer highlighted that the report provided a position statement on the shared ambition to develop Integrated Health and Wellbeing in Plymouth and across the wider Devon STP footprint. The Integrated Commissioning Intentions were provided as a key document and would be consulted upon with stakeholders.  Following a short debate Cabinet agreed –

1.    the Strategic Commissioning Intentions for Health and Well Being are subject to a 6 week period of consultation with stakeholders.

2.    to request the Wellbeing Overview and Scrutiny Panel to consider the Strategic Commissioning Intentions as part of the consultation.

3.    NEW Devon CCG consider the document on 22 March 2018 and when both governing bodies agree the consultation period commences.

Councillor Ricketts introduced the Plan for Preventing Homelessness for Cabinet approval, Matt Garrett, Head of Community Connections, and Jackie Kings, Community Connections Strategic Manager, were also in attendance.

It was reported that the purpose of the Plan for Preventing Homelessness was to implement and deliver against the Plymouth Plan. The Plymouth Plan set the strategic direction for Plymouth between until 2035 and reaffirmed the Council’s commitment to tackling homelessness in the city. The Plan for Preventing Homelessness set out to build on previous actions initiated in previous homelessness strategies and fulfilled Plymouth City Council’s statutory duties.

Following a short debate, Cabinet agreed the Plan for Preventing Homelessness.

Councillor Mrs Beer introduced a report requesting Cabinet approval to join a Regional Adoption Agency to meet with government requirements.  Caroline Kirsopp, Head of Service, was also in attendance.   Approval of the business case by the Devon, Somerset, Torbay and Plymouth Cabinets would enable transition from 4 separate adoption services to a single local authority hosted  Regional Adoption Agency by October 2018.  The expected outcomes would include –

·         Improved life chances for children

·         Developing services with Adopters to achieve better outcomes for Children

·         Reduced delays for children and adopters throughout the Adoption journey

·         Taking what we do best and making it consistent across the region

·         Taking opportunities for innovative practice across the spectrum

·         A cost-effective service for all Local Authorities

·         Improved practice and support, regardless of the permanence option

·         Improved support for Adopters, Birth Parents and their families

·         Place children with families more effectively and with minimal disruption

The RAA will work together with Voluntary Adoption Agencies, Adopters and Parents to improve practice. Following a short debate Cabinet agreed –

1.    to approve business case;

2.    that Devon County Council will host the regional adoption agency for implementation from 1 October 2018.

Councillor Ricketts introduced a report on a Dynamic Purchasing System for adaptations for Cabinet approval.  Matt Garrett, Head of Service, and Malisa Collyer, Strategic Manager were also in attendance.

This report sought the support of Cabinet to utilise a new method for procuring adaptations for elderly and disabled people in their own homes, via Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG). The Dynamic Purchasing System would focus on the customer need in a specific and bespoke way and offered a more efficient procurement method for the most vulnerable in the city.

Following a short debate, Cabinet agreed to approve the use of the Dynamic Purchasing System from 1st May 2018 for the procurement of adaptations for disabled and elderly people via Disabled Facilities Grant.