Solihull Council

85Sch05

Supporting People - Update on Implementation

The Cabinet Member approved continuation of Supporting People Reviews in line with the ODPM requirement for completion by 31^st March 2006.

To endorse continuing progress of the Supporting People Service Review programme in line with the ODPM deadline of 31^st March 2006.

28 September 2005

Councillor Sleigh declared an interest in this item.

86Sch05

Extra Care Accommodation Grant Application

Cabinet Member approved the:

     (i)     Submission of bids to the DOH for extra care accomodation grants and to the housing corporation; and

    (ii)     Consideration by Officers of providers who might be able to do a mixed buy and rent scheme and enter into direct discussions with providers in partnership with Solihull Community Housing.

To promote the independence of older people and create a framework of service consistent with the relevant National Service Framework and The Adult Social Services Older Peoples Extra Care Accommodation Strategy

28 September 2005

87Sch05

Supported Capital Expenditure 2005-06

Cabinet Member approved the allocation of the Adult Social Care supported Capital Spend to be used for adult minor works to improve social care properties.

To seek Cabinet Member approval for allocation of the supported capital expenditure allocation for Adult Social Services for 2005/06.

28 September 2005

88Sch05

Enforcement Strategy: Dog Control

The Cabinet Member:

     (i)     Agreed the dog control enforcement strategy for Solihull as detailed in appendix 1; and

(ii) Agreed to receive a further report on the dog control provisions of the Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005 as relevant provisions are introduced.

To adopt a strategy in relation to dog fouling and dog control

28 September 2005

89Sch05

Enforcement Strategy: Abandoned and Nuisance Vehicles

The Cabinet Member:-

(i) Agreed the nuisance and abandoned vehicle enforcement strategy for Solihull as detailed in appendix 1; and

    (ii)     Agreed to receive a further report relating to the new provisions of the Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005 as relevant provisions are introduced.

To adopt an enforcement strategy in relation to abandoned and nuisance vehicles.

28 September 2005

90Sch05

Noise from Tesco Superstore

The Cabinet Member:-

(i) Noted the action taken following the receipt of a petition in relation to noise from Tesco Superstore; and

(ii) To receive a report giving an update on the situation in six months time.

To report back following receipt of a petition in relation to noise from Tesco Superstore.

28 September 2005

91Sch05

Domiciliary Care Purchase

The Cabinet Member approved the award of a 'block contract' with provider 'A'  subject to the issue of a contact by the Service Director Adult Social Services.

Enable continuity of domiciliary care contracts for the provision of support services to vulnerable people living in their own homes consistent with the achievement of best value.

28 September 2005

Private – Exempt information

92Sch05

Services for Deaf People

The Cabinet Member agreed to:-

(i) Authorise Officers to initiate and conclude discussions with 'BID' in respect of a new five year agreement, and

     (i)     Receive a further report on the outcome of the discussions with 'BID'.

Enable continuity of service provision to deaf people.

28 September 2005

Private – Exempt information

93Sch05

Services for Visually Impaired People

The Cabinet Member agreed to:-

     (i)     Authorise Officers to initiate and conclude discussions with 'RNIB' in respect of a new five year agreement, and

    (ii)     Receive a further report on the outcome of the discussions with 'RNIB'.

Enable continuity of service provision to visually impaired  people.

28 September 2005

Private – Exempt information.

Councillor Allen declared an interest in this item.

94Sch05

Supporting People - Floating Support to Black and Minority Ethnic People

The Cabinet Member approved the award of the contract for floating support for Black and Minority Ethnic people to Tenderer No.1 (see section 1.3.3).

Approve the letting of Supporting People Contracts for the provision of housing related floating support services to Black and Minority Ethnic People.

28 September 2005

Private – Exempt information

95Sch05

Supporting People - Floating Support for Travellers

The Cabinet Member approved the award of the contract for floating support for Travellers to Tenderer No.1 (see section 1.3.4).

Approve the letting of Supporting People Contracts for the provision of housing related floating support services to Travellers.

28 September 2005