Agenda and minutes

To note any apologies for absence submitted by Members of the Board.

Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Elise Wilson and Dr Catherine Briggs.

Councillors and officers to declare any interests which they have in any of the items to be considered as part of the agenda.

No declarations of interest were submitted.

To approve as a correct record the Minutes of the meeting held on 6 December 2021.

The minutes of the meeting of the Board held on 6 December 2021 were approved as a correct record.

To consider and respond to any questions submitted by Members of the Public related to the remit of the Health and Care Integrated Commissioning Board no later than 24 hours prior to the meeting. 

Questions should be submitted in writing to georgia.latham@stockport.gov.uk  

 *Any questions requiring a detailed response will be shared with the Board and responded to following the meeting in writing.

No public questions were submitted.

A verbal update will be provided by the Chief Finance Officer (CCG) and Deputy Chief Executive (S151 Officer) (SMBC).

The Chief Finance Officer (CCG) and Deputy Chief Executive (S151 Officer) (SMBC) provided a verbal update on the work of the Section 75 Task & Finish Group, including the implementation of a Section 75 agreement for 2022/23.

The following comments were made/issues raised:-

·         Welcomed the update and noted the progress that had been made through effective partnership working.

·         It was noted that the work of the Section 75 Task & Finish Group was one aspect of building future relationships, however recognised that the legislation, support and relationships would evolve.

·         Welcomed the additional funding that was being provided through the Section 75 agreement and the progress that had been made.

·         Highlighted the likelihood that the pooled budget would decrease in value, however provided assurance that if the budget decreased it would be with a view to build back up.

·         That the maturity of the partnership relationships provide the foundation for meeting the future ambitions for the residents of the borough which were crucial moving forwards.

·         Welcomed the proposal to introduce a hybrid approach which would ensure the correct representation for decision making.

RESOLVED – That the update be noted.

To consider a report of the Chief Finance Officer (CCG) and Deputy Chief Executive (S151 Officer) (SMBC).

The report focuses on the Quarter 3 update for the 2021/22 pooled budget for Stockport CCG (CCG) and a Quarter 2+ position (Period 7-8) for Stockport Council, which supports the ongoing s.75 agreement between the two organisations.

Due to the Councils reporting cycles a published budget update has been provided up to Q2+. A Q3 update will be published as part of the next Adult Social Care and Health Portfolio Performance and Resources Report (PPRR), which is being taken to Adults and Health Scrutiny Committee on the 3 March 2022.

The Board is requested to approve the Q3 Budgets to be included within the scope of the s75 Agreement and note the forecast outturn position at Q3 of a £0.375m deficit.

Officer Contact: David Dolman, david.dolman@nhs.net

The Chief Finance Officer (CCG) and Deputy Chief Executive (S151 Officer) (SMBC) submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) which focussed on the Quarter 3 update for the 2021/22 pooled budget for Stockport CCG (CCG) and a Quarter 2+ position (Period 7-8) for Stockport Council, which supported the ongoing s.75 agreement between the two organisations.

Due to the Councils reporting cycles a published budget update had been provided up to Q2+. A Q3 update would be published as part of the next Adult Social Care and Health Portfolio Performance and Resources Report (PPRR), which was due to be considered at Adults and Health Scrutiny Committee on the 3 March 2022.

The following comments were made/issues raised:-

·      It was noted that the financial benefit outlined in the report in connection to vacancies was due to normal turn over and recruitment arrangements within the services and were not being held.

·      In relation to the vacancies, it was commented that there was a national shortage in terms of senior leadership in Safeguarding and welcomed that this position was not being held as a financial saving.

·      Noted that the overspend was a fraction of a percent in relation to the overall budget and commended the Finance and Strategic Team for their robust financial management and partnership working given the increased demand on health services as a result of COVID.

RESOLVED – (1) That the Q3 Budgets to be included within the scope of the s75 Agreement be approved.

(2) That the forecast outturn position of a £0.375 deficit be noted.