To receive Report No. 159/2021 from the Portfolio Holder for Health, Wellbeing and Adult Care.

In consultation with Cabinet, Councillor A Walters, Portfolio Holder for Health, Wellbeing and Adult Care:

1)     Approved the recommendation to award an interim 12 month contract for infrastructure support whilst undertaking mapping and development work with the Voluntary and Community Sector in Rutland.

2)     Authorised the Strategic Director for Adult Services and Health, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Health, Wellbeing and Adult Social Care to approve of plans for delivery, and any resulting commissioning.

Report No. 159/2021 was introduced by Councillor A Walters, Portfolio Holder for Health, Wellbeing and Adult Care. The purpose of the report was to set out the potential options for future support of the Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) in Rutland and make recommendations for the future delivery of that support. Councillor Walters thanked a recent working group within Scrutiny for the work that had been undertaken in this area.

During discussions Councillor Walters confirmed that the new Portfolio Holder for Health, Wellbeing and Adult Care would monitor any costs incurred for support following the framework and hoped more support would be provided from health colleagues to avoid the Council using its revenue funds.

RESOLVED:

In consultation with Cabinet, Councillor A Walters, Portfolio Holder for Health, Wellbeing and Adult Care:

1)    APPROVED the recommendation to award an interim 12-month contract for infrastructure support whilst undertaking mapping and development work with the Voluntary and Community Sector in Rutland.

2)    AUTHORISED the Strategic Director for Adult Services and Health, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Health, Wellbeing and Adult Social Care to approve of plans for delivery, and any resulting commissioning.