Councillor Pat Karney

Health Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 8th October, 2026 10.00 am

The Health Scrutiny Committee met on Thursday 8 October 2026 to discuss updates on Extra Care and Supported Housing Provision, the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Trauma Responsive Programme, and the Overview Report. The committee endorsed the development of the Supported Housing Strategy for Manchester City Council and the requirements of the Supported Housing Regulatory Oversight Act (SHROA), and acknowledged progress in Extra Care and Supported Housing provision, while also noting the challenges in meeting demand. They also noted the progress of the ACEs and Trauma Responsive Programme, with a commitment to making Manchester a trauma-responsive city.

Economy Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 6th October, 2026 2.00 pm

The Economy Scrutiny Committee of Manchester City Council met on Tuesday, 6 October 2026, to discuss casual labour, insecure employment, and the city's Work and Skills Strategy. The committee requested a report on support for self-employed and freelance workers and recommended that the refreshed Work and Skills Strategy focus on developing a green jobs pipeline for young people.

Council - Wednesday, 23rd September, 2026 10.00 am

The Council meeting scheduled for 23 September 2026 was set to discuss several significant policy motions, including responses to the climate emergency, concerns regarding NHS data handling, and the celebration of women's suffrage. Additionally, the meeting's agenda included the review of minutes from previous meetings and the consideration of various committee proceedings.

Constitutional and Nomination Committee - Wednesday, 23rd September, 2026 9.00 am

The Constitutional and Nomination Committee of Manchester Council met on Wednesday 23 September 2026 to discuss proposed changes to the Council's constitution and committee memberships, as well as submissions related to the Local Government Boundary Commission for England's review of Manchester's electoral arrangements. The committee was also scheduled to consider appointments to outside bodies.

Health Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 10th September, 2026 10.00 am

The Health Scrutiny Committee of Manchester City Council met on Thursday 10 September 2026 to discuss winter planning, the adult social care strategy for unpaid carers, and vaccination and immunisation programmes. Key decisions included endorsing the Unpaid Carers Strategy and noting reports on winter preparedness and the Care Quality Commission's assessment of Adult Social Care.