Decision details

9.1       The Lead Member considered a report on the proposed changes to the provision of Meals in the Community.

9.2       The Lead Member RESOLVED to:

1) note the report, the outcomes of the consultation and the Equality Impact Assessment;

2) thank those who responded to the consultation and the scrutiny board for its comments;

3) agree to the changes to the Meals in the Community subsidy as outlined in the report

4) agree to withdrawing the subsidy from the Lunch Clubs as outlined in the report; and

5) delegate to the Director of Adult Social Care and Health authority to take all necessary actions to give effect to the implementation of the above recommendations.

Reason

9.3       The new arrangements will be reviewed to ensure the revised approach is being properly implemented and the savings achieved will be monitored through the Council Plan.

9.4       There is a strong rationale for the changes proposed based upon the outcome of the consultation and Equality Impact Assessment.