Forward plan of key decisions

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The forward plan

Forward plans contain the key decisions that the authority proposes to make. A forward plan is published every month and covers the four months commencing on the first day of each month. The forward plan is available for public inspection 14 days before the beginning of each month.

Key decisions

A key decision means a decision that is likely to (i) involve expenditure or the making of savings amounting to £100,000; or (ii) be significant in terms of effects on communities living or working in an area comprising two or more wards in the city.

Contents of the forward plan

The forward plan includes information about –

(a) key decisions that are due to be made in the next four months;

(b) who will make the decisions;

(c) when the decisions are likely to be made;

(d) arrangements for consultation on the proposed decisions;

(e) who may make representations;

(f) what documents will be submitted to the decision maker; and

(g) who may be contacted for further information.

Decision makers

The following list gives the names of the members of the cabinet: the cabinet, or an individual member of the cabinet, makes key decisions. The following list gives the names of the members of the cabinet and their portfolio:-

Portfolio / Member of the cabinet
City Mayor – in addition to his legal and strategic responsibilities - City regeneration, economic development, business engagement and inward investment. Greater Manchester Combined Authority Lead. / Ian Stewart
Deputy City Mayor – in addition to his deputising role -Integrated neighbourhoods including community safety, organisational efficiency and procurement, use of assets. Strategic overview of AGMA functions with specific responsibility for policing issues. / Councillor David Lancaster
Strategic Assistant Mayor – Learning Skills and Employment / Councillor Paula Boshell
Strategic Assistant Mayor – Humanagement and Workplace Reform / Councillor Paul Dennett
Assistant Mayor – Strategic Planning / Councillor Derek Antrobus
Assistant Mayor – Adult Services and Services for Older People / Councillor Peter Connor
Assistant Mayor – Finance and Support Services / Councillor Bill Hinds
Assistant Mayor – Housing and Environment / Councillor Gena Merrett
Assistant Mayor – Services for Children and Young People / Councillor John Merry
Assistant Mayor – Health and Wellbeing / Councillor Margaret Morris
Assistant Mayor – International Relations / Councillor Stephen Coen
Assistant Mayor – Culture / Councillor Anne-Marie Humphreys
Assistant Mayor – Transport and City Region / Councillor Roger Jones
Assistant Mayor – Technology / Councillor John Mullen
Assistant Mayor – Communication and Community Engagement / Councillor Lisa Stone
Contacts

Each item in the forward plan gives the name of the person to be contacted for further information, together with that person’s contact details.

Forward plan of key decisions as from 1July 2012

The following is a summary of the key decisions that are proposed to be made during the period of four months commencing on 1July 2012. Each key decision is due to be made by a member of the cabinet, with the exception of those to be made by the cabinet that are marked “cabinet decision.”

Particulars of each proposed decision are contained in the attachments to this list.

Subject / Date / period of decision / Ward(s) / Scrutiny committee, if decision is called-in
22 / Agreement for the procurement process to be undertaken for voluntary sector contracts managed by the CHSC directorate, in partnership with NHS Salford, and for offer of contracts to providers delivering a range of services
/ September 2011 to July2012 / All Wards / Health Wellbeing & Social Care
35 / Mental Health Independent Living Support (Floating Support)
/ July
2012 / All / Health, Wellbeing & Social Care
38 / A new strategic approach to configure and deliver supported accommodation for people with mental health problems in Salford
/ February toJuly2012 / All Wards / Cabinet Decision
41 / Procurement process to be undertaken for voluntary sector contracts
/ February to July 2012 / All Wards / Health, Wellbeing and Social Care
62 / As a result of the Health and Social Care Act 2012, the Council will become the accountable body for Public Health in Salford. A formal handover of public health responsibilities from NHS Salford to Salford City Council will need to take place.
/ April 2012 to March 2013 / All Wards / Cabinet
66 / Main Modifications to Greater Manchester Minerals Plan
/ July 2012 / All Wards / Full Council decision
77 / Decision regarding the model and approval to go to tender for Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA) provision
/ June/July 2012 / All Wards / Health, Wellbeing & Social Care
82 / Minor Adaptation Work to be done in the homes of people with disabilities
/ July/August
2012 / All Wards / Health Wellbeing & Social Care

Publication Date:18 June 2012

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Salford City Council - Forward Plan for July 2012