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Apologies To receive any apologies for absence. Minutes: There were no apologies for absence. |
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Declarations of Interest To receive any declarations of interest. Minutes: No declarations of disclosable pecuniary interests were made at the meeting. |
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To confirm the minutes of the meeting held on 14 December 2020. Minutes: The minutes of the meeting held on 14 December 2020 were agreed as a correct record and would be signed by the Chairman at a later date. |
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Public Participation To receive questions or statements on the business of the
committee from town and parish councils and members of the public. Public speaking has been suspended for virtual committee meetings during the Covid-19 crisis and public participation will be dealt
with through written submissions only. Members of the public who live, work or represent an organisation within the Dorset Council area, may submit up to two questions or
a statement of up to a maximum of 450 words. All submissions must be sent electronically to fiona.king@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk by the deadline set out below. When submitting a question please indicate who the question is for and include your name, address and contact details. Questions and statements received in line with the
council’s rules for public participation will be published as a supplement
to the agenda. Questions will be read out by an officer of the council and a
response given by the appropriate Portfolio Holder or officer at the
meeting. All questions, statements and responses will be published in full
within the minutes of the meeting. The deadline for submission of the full text of a question or statement is 8.30am on Tuesday 2 March 2021. Minutes: There were no submissions from town or parish councils or from members of the public. |
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New Domestic Abuse Act PDF 119 KB To consider a report from the Interim Executive Director of People, Adults. Additional documents: Minutes: The
Committee considered a report which set out the work to consider and
prepare for the forthcoming Domestic Abuse Act 2021. The report also included
partners’ work which was being coordinated through the Dorset Community Safety
Partnership (CSP). Members’ attention was
drawn to the focus on prevention in respect of domestic abuse and the extensive
training programme in place for staff. The Member Champion for
Domestic Abuse, Cllr Rennie, highlighted that the report showed how far forward
the authority had come and paid tribute to those that delivered the work that
was highlighted in the report. She felt there was a need to find a way to make
domestic abuse a core service and part of the Council’s budget to ensure
continued support. Areas highlighted and
discussed included:- ·
The effects on children in respect of
domestic abuse ·
The work being done in schools in
respect of guidance and support ·
Making health and wellbeing a corporate
goal ·
The Local Partnership Board ·
Important to not fragment things but to
build on the good work that has already been done ·
Youth Centres and youth work and
support for young people in the workstreams ·
Concern adult social care may perhaps
miss cases of domestic abuse as someone’s health has deteriorated – training
programmes in this area highlighted ·
Mental health issues as a result of
domestic abuse Members’ paid tribute to the Community
Safety Team and to Cllr Rennie for their continued good work. Decision That the Committee endorsed the work to prepare for the forthcoming Domestic Abuse Act 2021 (as set out in the report). |
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The Care Leaver Offer PDF 98 KB To consider a report by the Executive Director for People, Children. Additional documents: Minutes: The Committee
considered a report which highlighted the range of financial support available to Care Leavers. This support
covered all aspects of a Care Leaver’s life as they moved into adult life. The
Corporate Director for Education and Learning highlighted the responsibilities
and duties of members as corporate parents. The
Portfolio Holder for Children, Education, Skills and Early Help advised the
Council’s aim was to achieve a settled adulthood for our young people. Areas
highlighted and discussed included:- ·
Support for care leavers in terms of mentoring ·
Budget and projected overspend ·
Cost pressures ·
Request for an update before next winter ·
Winter fuel payment ·
Housing issues in respect of homelessness ·
Young carers ·
The various types of support available ·
To encourage thinking outside of the box Decisions 1. That the adoption of the Care Leaver
Financial Offer be supported. 2. That an update be brought to Committee later in the year. |
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To receive a presentation from the Performance Quality Assurance Consultant. Minutes: Members received a presentation from the Performance and
Quality Assurance Consultant on the Harbour Project within Children’s Services. The presentation is attached as an annexure to these
minutes. The Portfolio Holder for Children, Education, Skills and Early Help noted that the Harbour
Project had taken on a transformational role for the Council. Areas highlighted and discussed included:-
. Decision That members endorsed the Harbour Project and the work detailed within it. |
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Committee and Cabinet Forward Plans PDF 68 KB To consider the Committee's Forward Plan and the Cabinet's Forward Plan. Additional documents: Minutes: The Committee considered its
Forward Plan and that of the Cabinet. Actions for the Committee’s
Forward Plan
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Urgent Items To consider any items of business which the Chairman has had prior notification and considers to be urgent pursuant to section 100B (4)b) of the Local Government Act 1972. The reason for the urgency shall be recorded in the minutes Minutes: There were no urgent items of business. |
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Exempt Business To move the exclusion of the press and public for the following item in view of the likely disclosure of exempt information within the meaning of paragraph 3 of schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended). The public and the press will be asked to leave the meeting whilst the item of business is considered. Minutes: There was no exempt business. |