Agenda

Councillors who require a substitute to be appointed should inform Democratic Services by 4.00pm on Friday 30 August 2024 (Councillors who wish to arrange their own substitute should inform Democratic Services of their substitute prior to the commencement of the meeting).

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 12 June 2024.

Councillors and officers to declare any interests which they have in any of the items on the agenda for the meeting.

To consider call-in items (if any).

To consider a report of the Executive Director People and Integration and Director of Children’s Services.

The report sets out the vision, ambition, and overarching priorities for the next three years. It is a partnership strategy with a shared borough-wide vision and shared ambitions which can only be achieved through harnessing the skills, knowledge, and shared resources across services in public, private, and third sector to meet the needs of our communities.

The Scrutiny Committee is asked to comment on and to endorse the report for submission to Cabinet.

Officer contact: Carolyn Anderson, Carolyn.anderson@stockport.gov.uk

To consider a report of the Executive Director People & Integration and Director of Children’s Services.

The report provides details relating to the Youth Justice Plan’s achievements against last year’s plan and outlines the priorities, opportunities, and challenges for the coming year.

The Scrutiny Committee is asked to comment on and to endorse the report for submission to Cabinet.

Officer contact: Jacqui Belfield-Smith, jacqui.belfield-smith@stockport.gov.uk

To consider a joint report of the Executive Director People and Integration and Director of Children’s Services and the Greater Manchester Deputy Place Based Lead.

The report sets out the strategic priorities for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and their families in Stockport for the period 2024 until 2027. It also outlines our approach to support children and young people with SEND to achieve and their families to thrive over the next 3 years. As leaders in the field of education, health and care, we recognise the importance of collaborative efforts to create an inclusive and supportive environment for all children and young people.

The Scrutiny Committee is asked to comment on and to endorse the report for submission to Cabinet.

Officer contact: Geraldine Gerrard, geraldine.gerrard@stockport.gov.uk

To consider a report of the Director of Education, Works and Skills.

The report provides the final draft of the Work and Skills Plan which is key to securing a more sustainable, inclusive and diverse economy that benefits everyone. Working in partnership across the Borough we will support accessible, fair and good opportunities for residents to learn the skills they need to achieve their ambitions, and to get into good work, while ensuring that business and other organisations have access to the talent that they need to be successful and grow.

The Scrutiny Committee is asked to comment on and endorse the report for submission to Cabinet.

Officer contact: Chris Harland on 0161 521 1707 or by email at christopher.harland@stockport.gov.uk

To consider a report of the Assistant Director for Legal and Democratic Governance.

The report sets out planned agenda items for the Scrutiny Committee’s next meeting and Forward Plan items that fall within the remit of the Scrutiny Committee.

The Scrutiny Committee is invited to consider the information in the report and put forward any agenda items for future meetings of the Committee.

Officer contact: Charles Yankiah on 0161 474 3206 or email:

Charles.yankiah@stockport.gov.uk