Agenda item

Committee Review

Minutes:

The Committee discussed possible review topic ideas for the next review. Given the Committee’s in-depth review on Universal Credit, it was considered that a mini review of different topics may be appropriate to consider other key areas within the POC’s remit.

 

A number of suggestions were made including:

 

·         A review on the Council's autism policy – A review considering the Council’s autism policy and the steps in place to support residents. 

 

·         County lines” and “cuckooing” - Concerns were raised about young people being forced to take part in gang related activity or young people being exploited by gangs. A review was suggested to consider the impact on young people, vulnerable adults and the support in place to help them avoid being drawn in to selling or taking drugs.

 

·         The Council’s housing stock and home energy - A review considering the Council’s housing stock and whether they meet environmental standards. The review would explore whether more could be done to reduce carbon footprints and what was being done in relation to manage poor ventilation and damp in resident homes. The review would also seek to identify the Council’s current position, any investment required to manage issues and what was necessary for the future.

 

·         Dementia Care - It was reported that dementia was a significant issue in the Borough. A review on dementia care was proposed which would explore what was being done in the Borough to support residents.  The review would identify whether there were any gaps and whether more could be done to support residents.

 

·         Child Obesity - It was reported that Hillingdon had the highest level of child obesity in the Greater London area. A review was suggested to consider child obesity in the Borough, why it was an issue and what could be done to combat the issue.

 

·         Homelessness and housing needs - A review was suggested to consider houses with multiple occupancy (HMO) in the Borough and what steps the Council had taken to identify all of the HMOs in the Borough in accordance with the new registration rules.

 

·         Disabled care and support - A review considering disabled care and support available for families.

 

·         Life expectancy - It had been reported that the life expectancy in the Borough varies significantly between the North and the South. A suggestion was made for a review to consider this and explore whether there were any gaps and recommendations that could be done to improve this.

 

·         Encouraging homeownership - A review on what processes the Council currently has in place to support and encourage home ownership in the Borough.

 

·         Youth Services - A suggestion was put forward to consider a review on youth services within Hillingdon. The review would consider whether youth services meets the current interests, needs and social requirements of young people.

 

·         Supported Living for adults - Information on what supported living for adults is, how it works, who lives there, the differences between the housing and the care element in supported living and the benefits to residents and the Council.

 

·         Semi - independent living for young people - It would be beneficial for the Committee to receive a report on this topic as independent living is currently the subject of national scrutiny in terms of oversight and monitoring of the quality of the unregulated provision. 

 

RESOLVED: That the topics be considered and agreed at the next meeting.

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