Agenda

Big Debate, Creating Opportunities and Tackling Inequalities Scrutiny Committee - Thursday 4th February, 2010 5.30 pm

Venue: John Horrell 2 - PCAE. View directions

Contact: Paulina Ford  01733 452508

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THE BIG DEBATE

We are holding a series of events which we have called “The Big Debate” to examine the impact of the economic downturn and how the city should respond to it.

 

This Committee will be looking at how Peterborough can best support vulnerable adults and children now and in the future in light of both the current economic climate and finite resources.

 

Programme

 

Time

 

Item

 

5.30 – 6.00

 

Arrival and registration

 

 

6.00 - 6.20

 

 

 

Welcome and purpose of the meeting

 

The local picture from the perspective of the Local Authority and Adult Social Care.

 

 

6.20 - 6.45

 

The impact of the economic downturn regionally

 

Good practice in mitigating the effects

 

 

6.45 - 7.10

 

The perspective of service users - young people Not In Education, Employment or Training

 

Exploring challenges they have faced; what support they need /received.

 

 

7.10 - 7.25

 

BREAK

 

 

7.25 – 7.50

 

The perspective of the voluntary and community sector -  information, advice, guidance and support for disability issues

 

Exploring challenges they have faced; what support they need / have received.

 

 

7.50 - 8.15

 

The perspective of an agency supporting people of working age from welfare into work, and helping employers to fill their vacancies

 

Exploring the impact on both citizens and businesses; what support they need / have received.

 

 

8.15 - 8.30

 

Closing Remarks