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Children and Families Committee - Monday, 29th April, 2024 2.00 pm

April 29, 2024 View on council website Watch video of meeting Read transcript (Professional subscription required)
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Summary

The council meeting focused on various community and municipal concerns, including school transportation safety, household support funding, and the repurposing of children's centers into family hubs. The discussions were detailed, with decisions made on each agenda item after thorough deliberation.

  1. School Transportation Safety: The council decided to continue assessing walking routes to schools to determine their safety. Arguments for the decision emphasized student safety and the need for updated evaluations. Opponents were concerned about the costs and the efficiency of the process. The decision aims to ensure safer walking paths for students, potentially reducing transportation costs in the long run.

  2. Household Support Fund: The council approved changes to the administration of the Household Support Fund, aiming to provide more targeted and flexible financial assistance. Proponents argued that this would allow for more impactful use of the funds, addressing specific needs like essential home repairs or utility debts. Critics were worried about the oversight and the actual delivery of these targeted funds. The decision could lead to more effective support for vulnerable households, though it requires careful implementation to ensure transparency.

  3. Repurposing Children's Centers: The council agreed to repurpose several children's centers into family hubs. Supporters of the decision highlighted the potential for enhanced community services and better utilization of space. Detractors expressed concerns about accessibility and the loss of dedicated children's services. This decision is intended to broaden the scope of services available to families but will require careful management to maintain service quality.

Interesting Incident: During the meeting, there was a significant debate on the safety of walking routes, with some council members requesting more immediate actions and transparency in the assessment process, reflecting the council's ongoing struggle to balance safety, cost, and efficiency in public service delivery.

Attendees

Profile image for CouncillorJos Saunders
CouncillorJos Saunders  Conservative •  Poynton East and Pott Shrigley
Profile image for CouncillorEmma Gilman
CouncillorEmma Gilman  Vice Chair of Children and Families Committee •  Independent •  Macclesfield Tytherington
Profile image for CouncillorReg Kain
CouncillorReg Kain  Reform UK (Non-Grouped) •  Alsager
Profile image for CouncillorSarah Bennett-Wake
CouncillorSarah Bennett-Wake  Labour •  Macclesfield Hurdsfield
Profile image for CouncillorRachel Bailey
CouncillorRachel Bailey  Conservative •  Audlem
Profile image for CouncillorBrian Puddicombe
CouncillorBrian Puddicombe  Chair of Strategic Planning Board •  Labour •  Macclesfield South
Profile image for CouncillorLata Anderson
CouncillorLata Anderson  Vice Chair of Adults and Health Committee; Buses Champion •  Independent •  Wilmslow Dean Row
Profile image for CouncillorDawn Clark
CouncillorDawn Clark  Chair of Finance Sub Committee; Mental Health Champion •  Labour •  Crewe South
Profile image for CouncillorGeorge Hayes
CouncillorGeorge Hayes  Conservative •  Congleton West
Profile image for CouncillorBecky Posnett
CouncillorBecky Posnett  Conservative •  Bunbury
Profile image for CouncillorMichael Beanland
CouncillorMichael Beanland  Chair of Audit and Governance Committee •  Conservative •  Poynton West and Adlington
Profile image for CouncillorCarol Bulman
CouncillorCarol Bulman  Vice Chair of Scrutiny Committee •  Labour and Co-Operative •  Middlewich
Profile image for CouncillorGeoff Smith
CouncillorGeoff Smith  Care Leavers Champion •  Labour •  Nantwich South and Stapeley
Profile image for CouncillorJohn Bird
CouncillorJohn Bird  Independent •  Middlewich

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