Panel members considered each of the savings for adult social care and public health along with the service plans.

A panel member asked for regular updates on changes to budget savings. The Director of Corporate Resources reported that this is available in the monthly Monitoring Report, regular updates are also provided quarterly to the Financial Monitoring Task Group.

A panel member highlighted that the adult social care service plan highlighted that there is likely to be an overspend of £2-3 million. The Director of Community and Housing reported that spending is under control  at the moment, however the market is volatile therefore the department plan where possible, make use of early intelligence and monthly monitoring all of which helps the section to stay within budget.

Councillor Suzanne Grocott asked that the minute record her concern about the current savings shortfall of £382,000 in adult social care.

RESOLVED

The Vice-Chair thanked officers for their work.