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8.1

The Committee considered a report of the
Strategic Director for Adult Care and Wellbeing which sought to
provide the following:
 
-      
Assurance regarding delivery on the financial recovery plan in
2023/24
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Timeline for business planning for the 2025/26 financial year
-      
Updates on the Use of Resources Delivery Plan
-      
Overview of risk management approach in Adults Care and
Wellbeing
-      
Proposed changes to charges for the protection of people’s
property

 

 

8.2

RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY: That the
Adult Health and Social Care Policy Committee:-

 

 
1. Approve the proposal to
update property charges.
2. Note the update to the
financial forecast for the delivery of savings in 2023/24.
3. Note the updates on
governance and risk management.
4. Request updates on
progress with implementation through our Budget Delivery Reports to
future Committee.

 

 

8.3

Reasons for
Decision

 

 

8.3.1
 

These recommendations are made to support
strategic planning and operational decisions that are necessary for
the long-term sustainability of adult health and social care and
the long-term benefit of people in Sheffield.

 

 

8.4

Alternatives
Considered and Rejected

 

 

8.4.1
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

For the proposal to update the charging policy
for property searches and storage. The alternative option would
be:
 
1. To maintain the current disparity on
charging. This option was rejected as there was no basis to favour
one group of people over another for cost of conducting property
searches.
 
2. To provide storage for free. This option
was rejected as there is a cost against public funds to provide the
service. Storage has been provided free of charge, incurring costs
that could otherwise be used to provide care and support. The
proposed schedule of fees offers good value for money for those who
benefit from it. Establishing the principle of charging for this
specific service is also a prudent step should external storage
facilities be required in the future.