Agenda item

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To undertake the pre-decision scrutiny of the Cabinet proposals in relation to the hosting arrangement for the National Adoption Service for Wales

The Chairperson welcomed Councillor Graham Hinchey (Cabinet Member for Families and Children), Sarah McGill (Corporate Director, People and Communities) and Deborah Driffield (Director, Children’s Services) to the meeting.

The Chairperson invited Cllr Hinchey to make a statement, during which he outlined some of the information contained within the report.

The Committee was informed that it is proposed that Cardiff continue with hosting arrangements, and all 21 other LAs have confirmed that they support Cardiff continuing in the hosting role.  All 22 authorities have been asked to consider whether they wish to take part in the joint committee, although it may not be created until after the Local Government Elections.

Cardiff has performed the hosting role since 2014 but due to the joint committee arrangements it is important that it is more formal. The Monitoring Officer will have a role and it is important that all necessary requirements are completed. 

Members were asked to comment or raise questions on the information received. Those discussions are summarised as follows:

RESOLVED:

That the Chairperson writes to the Cabinet Member on behalf of the Committee expressing their comments and observations captured during the way forward.