Issue - meetings

The Cabinet expressed delight that another manifesto commitment was delivered within a short space of time.  The proposal will remove an indirect tax on the elderly and disabled.  This was a clear message that the Council’s mission is to be a voice for the voiceless, reduce inequality in society and ensure better access to services for residents.

1.1       That that abolishment of charging for home care services provided to customers of the Borough on 31^st March 2015, be approved.

1.2       To note that for services delivered up to 31^st March 2015, charges will still apply, and that these charges be pursued for a period of 3 months ending 30 June 2015, be approved.

1.3       To write-off total estimated outstanding home care debt of £133,000 as at 1^st July 2015 and delegate authority to write-off the debts to the Executive Director of Finance and Corporate Governanceand Deputy Executive Director and Director of Finance and Resources, Adult Social Care and Health.

1.4      To request additional provision for bad debt of £91,000 from Corporate Finance from the bad debt provision account.