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Performance Scrutiny Committee - People. Scrutiny committees question decisions and can recommend changes. They don't make the decision.
Social Services mid-year reports 2025-26
The minute records these comments and recommendations. The Committee stressed the need for consistent budget monitoring in Children's Services and asked the Cabinet Member for Social Services for reassurance about concerns for future budgets. It asked for more information on how social housing with existing adaptations is allocated, to ensure it matches service users' needs. It noted its concern about overspends and the risk they carry. It congratulated the children's service on an award from the National Youth Advocacy Service. It was content with the Prevention and Inclusion report.
Performance Scrutiny Committee - People. Scrutiny committees question decisions and can recommend changes. They don't make the decision.
Education Services mid-year review 2025-26
The Committee recommended adding a link to the Corporate Risk Register, which lists the council's main risks, to give context for the risks. It asked that the Pupil Attendance Report, due on 17 February 2026, include support and alternatives for children who are persistently absent from school. It asked for more context on the themes of complaints. The minute records that members were pleased with the report.
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