SALFORD STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP EXECUTIVE

16th September, 2008

Meeting commenced:2.00 p.m.

"ended:4.05 p.m.

PRESENT:Councillor John Merry - Salford City Council - in the Chair

Councillor David Lancaster

Professor Eileen Fairhurst - Salford PCT

Dr. Julie Higgins - Salford PCT

Peter Crompton - PendletonCollege

Rabbi Simon Grant - Community Committee Representative

Philip Lothian - Job Centre Plus

Stephanie Mitchell - Salford CVS

Chief Superintendent Kevin Mulligan - Greater Manchester Police

Professor James Powell - University of Salford

ALSO IN ATTENDANCE:

Kevin Brady - Assistant Chief Executive

Vin Joseph - Democratic Services (Minutes)

Sheila Murtagh - Partners in Salford

Gail Aspinall - Partners in Salford

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Salford Strategic Partnership Executive - 16th September, 2008

1.APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE

Apologies for absence were submitted on behalf of Mike Burrows, Angie Robinson, Chris Marsh, Jane Bracewell and Gail Porter.

2.MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS

The minutes of the meeting held on 6th August, 2008, were approved as a correct record.

3.TRANSPORT INNOVATION FUND - PRESENTATION AND IMPLICATIONS AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR SALFORD

(Keith Howcroft and Roy McDonald from the PTA and the PTE respectively attended for consideration of the above item).

Councillor Merry opened the discussion in relation to the Transport Innovation Fund and the proposals being considered by the Councils and communities of Greater Manchester pending the forthcoming TIF Referendum.

He indicated that the presentation would give specific reference to the impact on SalfordCity residents and businesses who could be materially affected by the proposals that could be implemented should the Referendum be accepted by 7 out of 10 Greater Manchester Authorities.

He also reported that the City Council had agreed to the proposals for determining the outcome of the Referendum following the vote by the 10 districts of Greater Manchester Authority at its Cabinet meeting held on this day.

Keith Howcroft and Roy McDonald gave a detailed presentation on the impact on routes across the City that would be materially affected as part of the TIF proposals.

The meeting was provided with detailed information regarding the changes in bus routes that would be implemented that would allow citizens to access public transport rather than use a car to transfer across the City or to the regional centre.

Members present were also given a full presentation of the overall strategies relating to the Transport Innovation Fund and the impact it would have on all forms of transport across Greater Manchester. The following issues were identified as key parts of the delivery of the Transport Innovation Fund Scheme:-

  • The need to ensure that deprived communities had clear access to employment opportunities through the public transport network.
  • That social transport was a key part of the overall calculations for delivering local transport services.
  • That the scheme must have the ability to carry out necessary enforcement against bus services who did not meet the standards of network delivery.
  • The requirements developed one ticket one journey schemes in order to optimise public transport use at a low cost for the user.

Resolved: THAT the officers from the PTA and PTE be thanked for their presentation and partners were encouraged to submit any comments in relation to the TIF proposals by 11th October.

4.DECISION MAKING PROCESS RESOURCING THE SALFORD AGREEMENT

Members present considered a report outlining the proposed process to determine how to use strategic commissioning to integrate proposals for releasing area based grant together with proposals for reshaping public services funded by much larger mainstream funds.

The report contained details of (a) the proposed process to be undertaken in respect of this matter, (b) a review of ABG funded activities for 2008/09, (c) strategic evaluation of public services and (d) a timetable for proposed action and consideration by the Council’s Budget and Efficiency Cabinet Working Group.

In considering the report Members noted that three projects, namely, Advanced Skills Teachers, Youth Participation (Youth Bank post) and NEET, had discontinued from ABG funding from October, 2008. Two of the projects named above had secured funding from other available funding streams.

Members commented on how the evaluation process would work with regard to existing schemes and particular issues regarding the mainstreaming of voluntary sector funding.

RESOLVED:THAT the Executive note that

(a) it would be consulted by the Think Boards about proposed recommendations for decision by the Council’s Budget and Efficiency Cabinet Working Group between September and December,

(b) the decisions will relate to the individual think projects within the Salford Agreement Programme with decisions and issues cut across the thinks taken in early 2009,

(c) the Agreement delivery Think Boards would use a strategic commissioning approach to make recommendations for decision by the Budget and Efficiency Cabinet Working Group and

(d) the Think Board recommendations will include proposals for cutting commitments against area based grant over the next two years, mainstream activities and using existing staff or financial resources, securing alternative resources or the ceasing of activities.

5.RESPONSE TO THE GOVERNMENT CONSULTATION ON LOCAL AREA REWARD GRANT

Members gave consideration to a report containing details of a draft response from Salford Strategic Partnership to the Government’s consultation paper on the operation of the new LAA reward grant. Members were also provided with a summary of the paper, the consultation questions and proposed response.

RESOLVED:THAT (a)the Executive note the focus on partnership working across the Salford Agreement that the Government’s proposals for a reward grant would encourage and

(b)the draft response as now submitted be submitted to the Department for Communities and Local Government by 26th September, 2008.

6.SALFORD PRIMARY CARE TRUST FIVE YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN 2009 TO 2014

Members were given a presentation by Janet Roberts from Salford PCT in relation to the five year strategic plan for health services for 2009 to 2014. In delivering the presentation reference was made at a national level to

(i)world class commissioning assurance,

(ii) NHS investment,

(iii)NHS operating framework

At a local level

(a) existing partnership strategy and plans,

(b) the city’s health indicators,

(c) Healthier Horizons.

The presentation outlined that the strategic plan was a three to five year planning document to articulate thePCT’s vision, aims and objectives. The PCT are seeking public, stakeholder and provider engagement before the plan is finalised by 2009. Statistics on local health conditions were presented and the main causes of disease were identified as the ‘Lifestyle’ issues of smoking, alcohol and obesity, with mental health also identified. The 10 Goals of the Plan were highlighted.

Members commented on the outline of the plan and the need to ensure that appropriate links were being made with the Think Boards to deliver the health agenda across the LAA. Members referred to issues regarding barriers to access health provision and the need to look at how the strategic partnership level could better contribute to addressing the health and well being agenda.

RESOLVED:THAT the matter be noted and Janet Roberts be thanked for her presentation.

7.PROGRESSING PEER REVIEW ACTIONS – SSP STRUCTURES AND GOVERNANCE

Members gave consideration to a report outlining the progress to date with regard to the review of partnership structures in response to the peer review findings identifying current shortcomings in partnership structures. Officers from partner organisations had progressed the work and were now reporting back to the Executive. The tasks were outlined as:-

  • The identification of key drivers for change both at a local and national perspective.
  • Clarifying current arrangements for thematic partnerships.
  • Considering relationships between the LAA, the think delivery mechanism and thematic partnership.

RESOLVED:THAT the Executive

(a) note that the review of the partnership structures and governance in response to the LSP pier review is being integrated within the LAA delivery planning process,

(b) confirm that the principles as detailed in the report now submitted be used as a test for any proposed improvements to partnership structures and

(c) confirm that the 5th November SSP Board be invited to consider an analysis of the current situation and provide input on potential improvements for final consideration at the December Executive.

8.PROPOSED RESEARCH PROJECT BY MANCHESTERBUSINESSSCHOOL

Members considered a report containing details of proposed research projects to be undertaken by ManchesterBusinessSchool. The report indicated that initial discussions had taken place between representatives from the City Council, the LSP team and Manchester Business School regarding a potential research project to assess the following issues which were critical to the success of partnership working:-

  • The effectiveness of informal and formal networks.
  • The effectiveness of sharing intelligence.

RESOLVED:THAT the Executive approve in principle the undertaking of the research project as detailed in the report now submitted and authority be granted to delegate the responsibility for the detailed negotiations with Manchester Business School to Martin Vickers of the City Council.

9.PROPOSED AGENDA FOR 5TH NOVEMBER, 2008, STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP BOARD MEETING

RESOLVED:THAT the following matters be placed on the agenda for the abovementioned meeting:-

  • SSCF achievements - review.
  • Partnership structure.
  • Police green paper.
  • Transport Innovation Fund.

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