Agenda and minutes

All members were present.

Apologies were received from Chief Constable Patrick Geenty and Dr Steven Rowlands.

To confirm the minutes of the meeting held on 17 December 2013.

Resolved:

That the minutes of the meeting held on 17 December 2013 be approved as a correct record and signed by the Leader.

There were no Leader’s announcements.

To receive any declarations of disclosable interests or dispensations granted by the Standards Committee.

There were no declarations of interest.

The Council welcomes contributions from members of the public. This meeting is open to the public, who may ask a question or make a statement. Written notice of questions or statements should be given to Yamina Rhouati of Democratic Services by 12.00 noon on  Thursday 13 March 2014. Anyone wishing to ask a question or make a statement should contact the officer named above.

It was noted that no requests for public participation had been received. The Leader did however explain that, as usual at meetings of Cabinet, she would be happy to hear from any member of the public present on any items on this agenda.

Report by Maggie Rae, Corporate Director

Maggie Rae, Corporate Director introduced the report which asked the Committee to agree to invite a range of health partners to take part in a working group to develop a strategic framework for engaging health partners in hubs, campus developments and future estates management.

She drew attention to an error contained within the table seen in paragraph 10 of the report, noting that the Chief Executive for the Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership was Ian Tully, and not Dr Julie Hankin. It had been agreed with Ian that he would send a representative to the working group.

The complex nature of estate ownership within the health sector was recognised and GP Practice managers would be brought in based on geography and working around the Community Operations Boards. The group would be assisted by Julie Anderson-Hill and the transformation team.

The close relationship with the police at operational / officer level was noted and it was confirmed that this was mirrored with health. The working group would operate at a strategic level and set the framework across the county, aligning with community plans.

Deborah Fielding from the CCG welcomed the opportunity and drew attention to the need to have fit for purpose buildings. She highlighted the importance of having both vision and strategy.

Resolved:

That the Committee agrees to invite a range of health partners to take part in a working group to develop a strategic framework for engaging health partners in hubs, campus developments and future estates management.

Reason for proposal:

The transformation of community campuses across Wiltshire offers opportunities to transform the delivery of health and care services. A strategic framework for engaging health partners in campus developments and estates management will mean that Wiltshire can make the most of the opportunities to work more closely with our health partners.

The purpose of this paper is to ensure we are working with the right health partners to deliver the right outcomes from campuses to the people of Wiltshire.

Highlight report on projects and programmes by Ian Baker, Head of Programme Office

Ian Baker, Head of Programme Office presented the programme office highlight report for February 2014.

Key achievements in the period included the successful migration of data in the planning system, the testing of online payments and bookings in leisure and the development of the Family Information Service.

Deputy Chief Constable Mike Veale noted the improved coherence and co-ordination of police projects since working with the council, highlighting the real positive impact it was having on service delivery.

Resolved:

The Committee noted the report.

Highlight report on the systems thinking programme by John Rogers, Head of Systems Thinking ?Customer Access

Mark Stone, Programme Director presented the report which provided a high level overview of the systems thinking programme for the month of February.

He noted the work in adult care and health being undertaken currently, the results of which would be presented to the Committee. A three day systems thinking course was bring run for members of adult social care, acutes and primaries.

The troubled families review was a good example where police colleagues were working with systems thinking together with council officers. The Department of Communities and Local Government were due to visit this and were interested in the approach taken.

Resolved:

The Committee noted the report.

A presentation from Julie Anderson-Hill, Head of Transformational Change which illustrate the benefits of our partnership working with the Police.

Julie Anderson-Hill, Head of Transformation Change and Health Co-ordinator, and Deputy Chief Constable Mike Veale gave a presentation on the benefits of agile and flexible working, a copy of which is attached to these minutes.

Mike explained that the police were undergoing a significant change programme with the need to save £11 million - £12 million over the next four years.

New ways of working were being introduced alongside a cultural change. A customer access review is the largest ever conducted by Wiltshire Police, and new ways of working were generating excitement and enthusiasm, becoming a catalyst for change.

Confidence was increasing, as was the level of reporting and customer satisfaction.

Wiltshire council was currently working on a secure web connection, due to be piloted with British Sign Language speakers. It was possible to create a temporary secure tunnel to anyone, not limited to users of lync. If approved it would change evidence from being inadmissible to admissible and could remove the need for written documentation. The Home Office were due to come and view it soon.

Any other items of business that the Leader agrees to consider as a matter of urgency.

There were no urgent items.