Agenda and minutes

To note any changes in membership of the Panel made in accordance with Council Procedure Rule 4.3.

The Committee noted the appointment of Councillor Barnes-Andrews as Chair at Annual Council on the 18May 2011 and appointed Councillor Vinson as Vice-Chair for the Municipal Year.

To approve and sign as a correct record the Minutes of the meetings listed:-

• Scrutiny Panel A – 3 March 2011;
• Scrutiny Panel B – 21 April 2011;
• Scrutiny Panel C – 12 May 2011; and
• Overview and Scrutiny Management Committee- 12 April 2011.

and to deal with any matters arising, attached.

RESOLVED: that the minutes for Scrutiny Panel A Meeting on 3^rd March 2011, Scrutiny Panel B Meeting on 21^st April, 2011 and Scrutiny Panel C Meeting on 12^th May 2011 and Overview and Scrutiny Management Committee Meeting on 12^th April 2011 be approved and signed as a correct record.  (Copy of the report circulated with the agenda and appended to the signed minutes).

Report of the Head of Corporate Policy and Performance detailing the Forward Plan for the period May to August 2011 attached.

The Committee considered the report of the Head of Corporate Policy and Performance detailing the Forward Plan for the period May – August 2011.  (Copy of the report circulated with the agenda and appended to the signed minutes). 

RESOLVED:

(i)  that the Committee recommended that the Cabinet Member for Children’s Services and Learning review the Short Breaks for Disabled Children eligibility criteria in six months time and to allow flexibility within the scheme to include any good ideas that come forward prior to the October 2011; and 

(ii)  that the Committee recommended that the Cabinet Member for Environment and Transport includes a commitment to seek, where possible, incentives to maximise Feed in Tariff benefits are in place by March 2012.   

Report of the Chair of Scrutiny Panel A detailing the Panel’s inquiry into primary school education attainment for children with special needs, attached.

The Committee considered the final report of the Chair of Scrutiny Panel A detailing the Panel’s inquiry into primary school attainment for children with special needs.  (Copy of the report circulated with the agenda and appended to the signed minutes). 

RESOLVED: that the Committee recommended:

(i)  that a supplementary report be made on the attainment gap between SEN and non SEN Key Stage 2 including English and Maths;

(ii)  the Council to collect, collate and co-ordinate information on recommendation (i) above. 

(iii)  that with the inclusion of recommendations (i) and (ii) above, to approve the report and forward to the Executive for consideration and further action.

Report of the Chair of Scrutiny Panel B detailing the Panel’s inquiry into patient safety in acute care, attached.

The Committee noted the report of the Chair of Scrutiny Panel B detailing the Panel’s inquiry into patient safety in acute care.  (Copy of the report circulated with the agenda and appended to the signed minutes). 

RESOLVED to approve the report and forward to the Executive for consideration and further action.

Report of the Chair of Scrutiny Panel C detailing the Panel’s inquiry in the cruise industry in Southampton, attached.

The Committee considered the report of the Chair of Scrutiny Panel C detailing the final report of the Cruise Industry Inquiry.  (Copy of the report circulated with the agenda and appended to the signed minutes). 

RESOLVED that the Committee recommended:

(i)  a progress report is brought back to the Committee in 2 years time;

(ii)  an amendment to recommendation 9 to read: ‘Building on what is currently available, and learning from good practice in port of call cities, Southampton City Council works with private sector partners to facilitate the development of cruise packages, tours and the cross marketing of attractions..’

(iii)  to seek to promote the City with particular emphasis on travel agents and the cruise industry in general. 

(iv)  to approve the report and forward to the Executive for consideration and further action.

Report of the Head of Corporate Policy and Performance, detailing actions and monitoring progress of the recommendations of the Panel, attached.

The Committee considered the report of the Head of Corporate Policy and Performance, detailing actions and monitoring progress of the recommendations of the Panel.  (Copy of the report circulated with the agenda and appended to the signed minutes). 

RESOLVED that the Capita Benchmarking progress status include specific dates the Committee can expect an update on actions taken.