The Committee considered a proposal to appoint a joint health scrutiny committee for the purpose of considering referrals from the Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care system.
In response to questions it was confirmed that the joint committee would include representation from the two county councils (Lancashire and Cumbria) and the two unitary authorities (Blackpool and Blackburn with Darwen) in order to consider issues which impacted on all areas. This would remain separate to the Health Scrutiny Committee and it was recommended that the terms of reference and membership be developed by the Health Scrutiny Steering Group.
Following consideration of the report, it was;
Resolved: That;
(i) The appointment of a joint health scrutiny committee for the purpose of considering referrals from the Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care System be agreed in principal.
(ii) The Health Scrutiny Steering Group be tasked with developing and finalising the terms of reference for the joint health scrutiny committee in collaboration with the other relevant authorities for submission to the Internal Scrutiny Committee, in order to formally agree the appointment at the earliest opportunity.