Adam Johnston

Health and Wellbeing Board - Tuesday, 19th May, 2026 2.00 pm

The Health and Wellbeing Board met on Tuesday 19 May 2026 to discuss progress on the Best Start in Life strategic plan and the expansion of Family Hubs, alongside updates on Neighbourhood Health initiatives and the Integrated Care Strategy. Key decisions included noting the progress made in these areas and endorsing the strategic approach to improving early years outcomes and community-based health services.

Children and Families Overview and Scrutiny Panel - Monday, 11th May, 2026 10.00 am

The Children and Families Overview and Scrutiny Panel met to discuss educational outcomes and home-to-school transport. Key decisions included a review of the Home to School Transport Policy and Bus Service Improvement Plan, with a focus on increasing demand for SEND transport and rising costs. The panel also reviewed educational attainment data for the academic year 2024-2025, highlighting areas of concern for disadvantaged pupils and children looked after.

Children and Families Overview and Scrutiny Panel - Friday, 20th March, 2026 10.00 am

The Children and Families Overview and Scrutiny Panel met on Friday 20 March 2026 to discuss the significant deficit in the Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) and to review performance and budget monitoring for children's services. The panel also considered suggestions for its future work programme.

Health and Wellbeing Board - Tuesday, 17th March, 2026 2.00 pm

The Health and Wellbeing Board met on Tuesday, 17 March 2026, to discuss public health support for the NHS, neighbourhood health initiatives, and the Better Care Fund. Key decisions included the development of a Memorandum of Understanding between Public Health and the Integrated Care Board, and the sign-off of Better Care Fund reporting templates.

Children and Families Overview and Scrutiny Panel - Monday, 2nd February, 2026 2.00 pm

The Children and Families Overview and Scrutiny Panel met on Monday 2 February 2026 to discuss the annual update on education sufficiency. The panel considered recommendations that would be presented to the Cabinet on 5 February 2026.