Issue - meetings

Report of the Executive Director Adult Social Care and Health

The Cabinet considered the report of the Executive Director Adult Social Care and Health indicating that Sefton New Directions was a wholly owned Council company. The report updated on the financial position of the company and requested the Cabinet to note the ongoing work with Sefton New Directions, in order to understand the financial pressures relating to the company.

Decision(s) Made:

That

(1)       the financial information / update provided as an Appendix to the report be considered and noted;

(2)       it be noted that a review of Sefton New Directions has commenced in partnership with the company;

(3)       it be noted that a further report will be submitted to the Cabinet in Autumn 2023, following the completion of the review of services; and

(4)       decisions relating to any immediate risks identified during the period of the review which require action be delegated to the Executive Director Adult Social Care and Health in consultation with the Cabinet Member - Adult Social Care.

Reasons for the Decision:

To provide an update on Sefton New Directions, as part of regular reporting on the company, and to highlight the recommendation which was to complete a strategic service review and report back findings to the Cabinet in Autumn 2023.

Alternative Options Considered and Rejected:

There were no alternative options to be considered other than the proposed option to undertake a review of the services provided by Sefton New Directions in partnership with the company to better understand the current financial position and consider ways to mitigate any future risk.