Issue - meetings

Consideration was given to a report of the Strategic Director of Reform which sought approval of 5 geographical footprints at populations of 30,000-50,000 that would align with key public services in the Borough including Primary Care Networks, Adult Health and Social Care Community providers, neighbourhoods police beats and housing management areas.

This meant that the full workforce, capacity, leadership and resources of all our public services did not align which ultimately limited the ability for public services to work in an integrated way to improve the lives of people and communities in the borough. This would ultimately lead to more responsive public services and prevent unnecessary demand being placed on public services in the long term.

This report asked the Cabinet to agree a preferred option for 5 geographical footprints at populations of 30-55,000 across the borough.

These 5 footprints would align the geographical footprints of Council Districts with that of key public services in the borough including Primary Care Networks (GPs), Adult Health and Social Care Community Providers, neighbourhoods police beats and housing management areas.

Members noted that, following approval by Cabinet, a report would be submitted to Full Council seeking an amendment to Article 10 of the Constitution to implement the introduction of 5 geographical footprints on which public services can work in a unified way.

Options/Alternatives considered:

Option 1 – Do not seek Geographical alignment.

Option 2 – Geographical alignment on 7 or 6 footprints.

Option 3 – Geographical alignment on 5 footprints close to primary care. networks but using wards as building blocks as detailed within the report.

RESOLVED – That:

1.     The geographical alignment on 5 footprints close to Primary Care Networks, using wards as building blocks as detailed within the report be approved.

2.     A report be submitted to Full Council in March 2020 to amend Article 10 of the Constitution to reflect the georgical alignment changes in the Borough.