To confirm the minutes of the meeting held on 9 October 2014 (SC.11 - SC.12), previously circulated.

THE DECISION:

That the minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on 9 October 2014 (SC.11 - SC.12), previously circulated, be signed as a correct record.

Update from the Delivery Manager for the Hambleton, Richmondshire and Whitby Clinical Commissioning Group, John Darley

The Director of Support Services and Deputy Chief Executive submitted a report which set out the findings of the mini review of Emergency and Urgent Medical Response In Hambleton which was undertaken by Scrutiny Committee 1 at its meeting on 7 January 2014.  It had been recommended that Members receive information relating to response times and updates on initiatives on a regular basis.  Mr J Darley, Hambleton, Richmondshire and Whitby Clinical Commissioning Group attended the meeting to provide an update in response to that request.

Mr Darley provided information on the GP in hours triage; initiatives to increase response times; stand-by points for response vehicles; A&E and patient transport services activities and  community defibrillators.

THE DECISION:

That Mr J Darley be thanked for the update and information provided.

Update from the Police Crime Commissioner, Julia Mulligan

The Police and Crime Commissioner, Julia Mulligan, attended the meeting to provide an update on the Police and Crime Plan.  Ms Mulligan highlighted the four priorities within the Plan refresh which were protecting the vulnerable; cutting crime and anti-social behaviour; prevention and early intervention and victim care.  The Committee obtained further information on a question and answer basis.

THE DECISION:

That Ms J Mulligan be thanked for the update and information provided.

Report of the Director of Support Services and Deputy Chief Executive

The Director of Support Services and Deputy Chief Executive submitted a report setting out the Quarter 2 Performance for 2014/15. 

The Head of Service – Resources attended the meeting to present the report and answer questions arising.  The Committee asked a number of questions which were responded to at the meeting and where further information was requested it was agreed that the Committee would be provided with this information separately.

THE DECISION:

That the progress made against the Council Plan for Quarter 2 of 2014/15 be noted.