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Health & Wellbeing Scrutiny Panel - up to 15 May 2022
7 Apr 2022 - 10:00 to 11:23
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Agenda

Standard Items

**A pre meeting for Members to prepare for the Panel will take place 45 minutes before the meeting**



The Press and Public are welcome to attend for the
consideration of any items which are public.



Members of the Health & Wellbeing Scrutiny Panel

Councillor Mrs Finlayson (Chair), Councillors Glover, Mrs McKerrell, Meller, Robson, Shepherd, Tinnion, Miss Whalen (Vice Chair)

Substitutes:

Alcroft, Atkinson, Bainbridge, Birks, Brown, Collier, Ms Ellis-Williams, Mrs Glendinning, Lishman, Mrs Mitchell, Mitchelson, Morton, Ms Patrick, Miss Sherriff, Southward, Sunter, Dr Tickner, and Wills.

Public Items
APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
To receive apologies for absence and notification of substitutions
HWSP.21/22
An apology for absence was submitted on behalf of Councillor Fiona Robson.
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Members are invited to declare any disclosable pecuniary interests, other registrable interests and any interests, relating to any items on the agenda at this stage.
HWSP.22/22
There were no declaration of interests submitted.
PUBLIC AND PRESS
To agree that the items of business within Part A of the agenda should be dealt with in public and that the items of business within Part B of the agenda should be dealt with in private.
HWSP.23/22
RESOLVED - It was agreed that the items of business in Part A be dealt with in public and items of business in Part B be dealt with in private.
A.1 CALL-IN OF DECISIONS

To consider any matter which has been the subject of call-in.

 

HWSP.25/22
There were no items which had been the subject of call-in.
Portfolio: Culture, Heritage and Leisure
Directorate: Community Services
Officer: Luke Leathers, Health and Wellbeing Manager
Report: CS.16/22 herewith
Background:
The Deputy Chief Executive to submit a report which provides an overview of Greenwich Leisure Limited's (GLL) recovery plan for its events and leisure operations within the Carlisle City Council contract. Representatives of GLL will attend the meeting. 

Why is this item on the agenda?
Annual report on the partnership between the Council and GLL. 



What is the Panel being asked to do?
Scrutinise the update report provided by GLL. 
HWSP.27/22

The Health and Wellbeing Manager submitted an overview of the Greenwich Leisure Limited's (GLL) recovery plan for their events and leisure operations within the Carlisle City Council contract.

The Chair welcomed Mr Rice, Partnership Manager, to the meeting.

Mr Rice gave a detailed presentation to the Panel setting out the purpose of GLL; the reopening approach post Covid of centres and social bookings; events from June 2021 and attendance figures.  He reported that GLL had been successful in securing Art Council finding to help secure the Sands Centre provision during lockdown and into post Covid recovery totalling £272,000.  GLL were also successful in securing £143,000 of Sport England funding to cover the centre operations throughout 2021 and additional funding, including the Furlough Scheme and Business Grants were utilised during the pandemic.

Mr Rice set out the financial performance of GLL in Carlisle and detailed the occupancy of the Turkish Health Suite along with membership and swimming lessons.  He gave an overview of the Better Health for Me programme and the work of the Community Team.

In considering the presentation Members raised the following comments and questions:

- What were the plans for the old Newman School site once the Sands Centre redevelopment was completed?

The Deputy Chief Executive reminded the Panel that the site was owned by the Diocese and Carlisle City Council were tenants.  Once the redevelopment was opened the future of the site would be a decision for the Diocese.  The Deputy Chief Executive understood that there had been some preliminary discussions between the Diocese and Carlisle College regarding the future of the site, however, he did not have further information.

- How would the redevelopment of the Sands Centre be energy efficient and what were the sustainable, health transport options?

The Deputy Chief Executive gave an overview of the new modern technology that had been incorporated into the design which would result in a much more energy efficient building.

- A Member noted that the outreach work had been centred in urban locations and asked why particular venues had not been selected for outreach work.

Mr Rice explained that the Community Team contacted all community centres in the Carlisle District.  If a venue was not part of the outreach programme it was either because similar programmes were already available in that location or the venue did not respond to the initial contact.

A Member commented that he had found, through his role elsewhere, that Covid had significantly impacted older, isolated people especially in rural areas without good transport links.  He asked if there were plans for outreach programmes to support older isolated people.

Mr Rice responded that there were no specific plans at this point, however, he would be happy to open dialogue and discuss options.

- The figures showed a good recovery for the Turkish Baths, was the business able to be supported by the number of customers?

Mr Rice explained that it was difficult to estimate accurate subsidy costs for the Turkish Baths as it did not have a stand alone plant.  The usage of the Turkish Baths was very low compared to the swimming pool.

- A Member noted that there was clearly huge potential at the Turkish Baths and asked what GLL's involvement would be in the site once the new Sands Centre opened.

Mr Rice confirmed that contractually GLL's involvement with the Turkish Baths would end with the opening of the new pools.  He added that GLL were in discussions to see what options were available and if GLL could or would remain involved.

- The Panel felt that swimming was a good life skill given Carlisle's location and asked if the overall swimming lesson capacity was sufficient to meet demand.

Mr Rice responded that the swimming lesson offer had been part of the value engineering for the Sands project.  The capacity in the new pool for swimming lessons would be 2000 and it was felt that this was sufficient.  Should the demand be higher there were options to alter the swimming timetables, however, this would impact the public use of the pool.

- The presentation had given the Panel a lot of good information on the physical activities being undertaken by GLL, however, mental health was also important in the health and well being of individuals.  What opportunities were there for smaller groups, above 300 but less than 1000 to use space in the Sands Centre and increase local participation in the venue?

Mr Rice acknowledged that there had been restrictions previously as the main hall at the Sands Centre was multi purpose.  The new space would be dedicated event space and there would be opportunity for discussions on how smaller events could be incorporated.

RESOLVED -  The Panel thanked Mr Rice for his detailed presentation and informative responses to questions. (CS.16/22).

Portfolio: Cross Cutting
Directorate:   Community Services
Officer: Steven O'Keeffe, Policy and Communications
Report: PC.05/22 herewith
Background:
The Deputy Chief Executive to submit a report updating the Panel on Emergency Planning, the ongoing recovery from the Covid 19 Pandemic and community resilience. 

Why is this item on the agenda?
Chair and Deputy Chief Executive agreed the matter as a Work Programme item at a work planning meeting. 

What is the Panel being asked to do?
Note and comment on the progress outlined in the report. 
HWSP.26/22

The Policy and Communications Manager submitted an update on Emergency Planning, the ongoing recovery from the Covid-19 Pandemic and community resilience (PC.05/22)

A Member thanked everyone involved in the huge task of response and recovery.  He noted the excellent work of the Community Recovery Group and stressed the importance of taking the opportunities for community volunteers forward and to continue to engage them in emergency planning preparation, response and recovery.

The Policy and Communications Manager responded that Cumbria CVS had recently recruited a Carlisle Community Resilience Worker for the next seven months.  The new role would work with the whole range of community groups, developing a local network to improve the areas readiness.  It was hoped that this work would be developed in a sustainable way to continue after the seven month period.


The Communities, Health and Wellbeing Portfolio Holder gave a detailed overview of the work she had been involved in as part of the Carlisle Community Resilience Group and how that work transferred to ongoing work across the County.  She agreed that the work was important and community involvement must not be lost.

RESOLVED - That the Panel noted and commented on the progress outlined in the Emergency Planning and Evolving Approach to Community Engagement and Climate Change report (PC.05/22).

Portfolio: Cross-cutting
Directorate: Cross-cutting
Officer: Rowan Jones, Overview and Scrutiny Officer
Report: OS.11/22 herewith

Background:
The Overview and Scrutiny Officer to submit the draft Health and Wellbeing section of the draft Annual Scrutiny Report 2021/22. 

Why is this item on the agenda?

The Annual Scrutiny Report, including this section from the Heath and Wellbeing Scrutiny Panel, will be submitted to Council on 26 April 2022. 

What is the Panel being asked to do?
Consider and comment on the Health and Wellbeing Scrutiny Panel section of the draft Annual Scrutiny Report.  Identify items that may be a priority for scrutiny in 2022/23.  

HWSP.28/22
The draft Health and Wellbeing Scrutiny Panel section for the Scrutiny Annual Report 2021 - 22 had been circulated (OS.11/22).

The Panel had been asked to consider the final section of the report 'Potential items for Scrutiny 2022-23'.  The following suggestions were set out in the report:

- Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plans, linked to St Cuthbert’s Garden Village

Empty property and housing grant work
Local Hub developments
GLL contract activity
Community Resilience and CVS Project
Turkish Baths
Social Prescribing and Mental Health
Project Tullie
Homelessness Strategy update

 Environment Agency Phase 3 flood management (Within the remit of Economic Growth Scrutiny Panel)

RESOLVED - That the Panel had considered and commented on the draft Health and Wellbeing Scrutiny Panel section for the Scrutiny Annual report 2021-22 (OS.11/22).

A.5 Pdf OVERVIEW REPORT (229Kb)
Portfolio: Cross Cutting
Directorate: Cross Cutting
Officer:  Rowan Jones, Overview and Scrutiny Officer
Report: OS.10/22 herewith
Background:
To consider a report providing an overview of matters related to the work of the Health and Wellbeing Scrutiny Panel. 

Why is this item on the agenda?
The Health and Wellbeing Scrutiny Panel operates within a work Programme which is set for the 2021/22 municipal year.  The Programme is reviewed at every meeting so that it can be adjusted to reflect the wishes of the Panel and to take into account items relevant to this Panel in the latest Notice of Executive Key Decisions. 

What is the Panel being asked to do?
- Note the items (within Panel remit) on the most recent Notice of Executive Key  Decisions
- Discuss the Work Programme and prioritise. 
HWSP.29/22
The Policy and Communications Manager presented report OS.10/22 providing an overview of matters relating to the work of the Health and Wellbeing Scrutiny Panel. 

The Panel noted that resolution 3 - HWSP.17/22 had been marked complete, the Panel had not received information regarding the exploration work regarding the possibility of a Community Asset Transfer and asked the the item status be changed to pending.

RESOLVED -  1) That the Overview Report incorporating the Work Programme and Key Decision items relevant to the Health and Wellbeing Scrutiny Panel be noted (OS.10/22).

2) That the status Resolution 3, HWSP.17/22, be changed from complete to pending.
Exempt Items

-NIL-

Enquiries, requests for reports, background papers etc to: 
committeeservices@carlisle.gov.uk

Attendance

Attended - Other Members
Name
No other member attendance information has been recorded for the meeting.
Apologies
NameReason for Sending ApologySubstituted By
Councillor Fiona Robson  
Absent
NameReason for AbsenceSubstituted By
No absentee information has been recorded for the meeting.

Declarations of Interests

Member NameItem Ref.DetailsNature of DeclarationAction
No declarations of interest have been entered for this meeting.

Visitors

Also Present:  Councillor Ellis, Finance, Governance and Resources Portfolio Holder
                         Councillor Mrs Mallinson, Communities, health and Wellbeing Portfolio Holder
                         Councillor Christian, Environment and Transport Portfolio Holder
                         Councillor Higgs, Culture, Leisure and Heritage Portfolio Holder
                         Mr Rice, Partnership Manager, GLL

Officers:     Deputy Chief Executive
                   Health and Wellbeing Manager
                   Policy and Communications Manager