Decision details

RESOLVED

KEY DECISION

That the Executive:

a)    Supported the broad direction of travel set out in the iCAN case for change and the ambitions and intentions to improve the experience of people 

b)    Agreed that the Executive Member for Adults, Health and Wellbeing formulates a written response to the Senior Responsible Officer for the iCAN collaborative and the Chair and Chief Executive of the Integrated Care Board setting-out the Executive’s position regarding concerns identified including:

- Member oversight of the collaborative when it does not report in to the health and wellbeing board and no elected members are members of the Integrated Care Board

- Governance around financial decision making and operational boards if commissioning of services currently funded through the Better Care Fund and earmarked for meeting the needs of North Northamptonshire residents if it were to be included in a countywide pooled budget

- Seeking an opportunity to discuss and address the concerns identified with key members of the Integrated Care Board in order to provide sufficient assurance and resolution to the Council’s Executive regarding the concerns it has identified.

Reasons for Recommendations:

·      The broad direction of travel is one that fits with the overarching priorities set out within the corporate plan.

·      Whilst socialising the case for change with elected members within the council, there have been some concerns raised regarding adequacy of governance arrangements that it is important are raised with the ICB as part of the Executives feedback on the case for change.

·      Member oversight of performance and expenditure for which it is responsible is a fundamental requirement in ensuring that local-authority public money is being spent in accordance with national requirements alongside the priorities set out in the corporate plan.