Yesterday was the first anniversary of the first post on this blog so it seems like a good moment to reflect on how it has gone. At the time we saw it very much as an experiment although now it feels like just another part of the service. I have to give credit to the […]
Archives for April 2011
What should Children, Young People and Learning Board look at next year?
April 20, 2011 by Leave a Comment
The Board met for the last time this Council year on Monday 18th April where they reviewed the years work, considering what went well, want didn’t go so well and pondering on potential topics for the new Council year starting in June. Councillors were particularly pleased with their in-depth review into literacy across Swansea, feeling […]
What should the Environment and Communities Board look at next year?
April 20, 2011 by Leave a Comment
It’s the time of year that the Overview and Scrutiny Boards start thinking about what topics they should focus their attention on for the coming year. At their meeting yesterday the Environment and Communities Board received a report which reviewed the work they have completed over the past year and began the process of identifying […]
What should the Child & Family Services Overview & Scrutiny Board Investigate Next?
April 14, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Yesterday the Board met for the final time in this council year. It took the opportunity to reflect on what has been achieved over the past year. It was the year which saw the removal of the Assembly appointed Intervention Board and ‘serious concerns’ protocol in relation to Child & Family Services. The work of […]
Swansea Local Service Board – What Difference Does it Make?
April 13, 2011 by 1 Comment
Earlier this week the Partnership Overview & Scrutiny Committee had a close look at Swansea’s Local Service Board. They were particularly keen to find out what difference it makes and had asked for two presentations to help them find out. This is the first one, given by yours truly, that tried to set the scene with […]