To receive apologies for absence.

An apology for absence was received from Councillor Ellery.

To confirm as a correct record the Minutes of the meeting of the Policy Development and Decision Group (Joint Commissioning Team) held on 4 June 2018.

The minutes of this Policy Development Decision Group held on 4 June 2018 were confirmed as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

To consider a revised Learning Disability Strategy.

The Group considered the draft Living Well with a Learning Disability in Devon strategy which had been developed through the collaboration of partners in the Sustainability and Transformation Plan (STP) area.  The Strategy built on the progress made since the publication of the previous joint strategy 2014-2017 and set out a refreshed approach to improving the lives of adults who have a learning disability in the wider Devon area.  The Group noted that the draft Strategy had been considered by the Overview and Scrutiny Board at their meeting on 26 September 2018, and recommended that the Mayor approve the Strategy.

The Group made the following recommendation to the Elected Mayor: 

            That the Living Well with a Learning Disability 2018-2022 strategy, as set out in Appendix 1 to the submitted report be approved.

That Elected Mayor considered the recommendation as set out above at the meeting and the record of decision, together with further information is attached to these minutes.

To consider a workforce strategy.

The Group considered the submitted report which set identified current workforce capacity in the private, independent and voluntary sector.  It was noted that the strategy had been produced to provide a framework for further development.  Whilst short term actions are being undertaken to support the present demand a series of projects will produce the details for a strategy that begins to address future change.  The Group was advised that an update would be provided at a future meeting.

To consider a report on the above.

The Group considered the submitted report which provided an update on a review of the risk share agreement between Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust, Torbay Clinical Commissioning Group and Torbay Council for the delivery of adults health and social care.  The report set out a draft Memorandum of Understanding for the continuation of the risk share agreement.  which had been considered and recommended for approval at the Overview and Scrutiny Board on 26 September 2018.

The Group made the following recommendation to the Elected Mayor:

            That Torbay Council in principle commits to a further period of integrated care in order to improve outcomes for our community and officers are asked to continue the financial risk share as part of ensuring resources are used to best effect.  Officers are asked to develop a detailed proposal for consideration and agreement by Torbay Council, Torbay Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) and Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust (TSDFT) by March 19.

That Elected Mayor considered the recommendation as set out above at the meeting and the record of decision, together with further information is attached to these minutes.

To consider a report on the above Strategy’s.

The Group considered the submitted strategy which had been developed alongside a number of other strategies and plans to ensure that the Authority delivers the objectives within the Torbay Children and Young People’s Plan for all those that are in care.

The Group made the following recommendation to the Elected Mayor:

            That the draft Looked After Children and Corporate Parenting strategy attached at Appendix 1 to the submitted report be approved and that Director of Children’s Services be given delegated authority to make any final changes in consultation with key stakeholders, the Elected Mayor and Executive Lead for Children’s Services.

The Elected Mayor considered the recommendation as set above at the meeting and the record of decision, together with further information is attached to these minutes.

To consider a report setting out an annual plan for the delivery of the Youth Justice Service in Torbay.

The Group considered the submitted report which set out the statutory requirement for each local authority to set out an annual plan for the delivery of the Youth Justice Service within their area. 

The Group made the following recommendation to the Elected Mayor:

            That the Youth Justice Plan 2018/19, as set out in the submitted report, be approved.

The Elected Mayor considered the recommendation as set out above at the meeting and the record of decision, together with further information is attached to these minutes.