Decision details

County Council operated Day Services for Older People - Outcome of Public Consultation on proposal to Increase Charges and Approval of new rates

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Purpose:

At its meeting in December 2018, Cabinet considered proposals to increase a range of charges for older people who use the Council's own day services, and who pay 'full cost'. It was agreed that these proposals should be subject to public consultation and this occurred between 25 March and 20 May 2019. 

 

This report contains the findings from that consultation and an updated Equality Impact Assessment.

 

In the light of the consultation findings, Cabinet is asked to make its decisions on a series of recommendations for the increases in fees for day services, and the implementation timescales.

 

This is deemed to be a Key Decision and the provisions of Standing Order C19 have been complied with.

 

Decision:

The Cabinet approved the recommendation(s) as set out in the report and recorded its thanks to the officers in producing the Equality Analysis report.

 

Reason Key: Significant effect in 2 or more electoral divisions;

Divisions Affected: (All Divisions);

Contact: Tony Pounder Email: tony.pounder@lancashire.gov.uk Tel: 01772 538841.

Date of decision: 08/08/2019

Effective from: 14/08/2019