At the invitation of the Chairman, Councillor Mrs. M. Bunker addressed the meeting and updated Members on the work of the Older People Task Group.
Councillor Mrs. Bunker stated that the Task Group had held only one meeting to date, on 12th May 2009 at which Members of the Group identified areas within their terms of reference which they wished the officers to investigate and research ahead of the next Task Group meeting. She added that, in order to give officers sufficient time to research the large subject area the Task Group covered, the next meeting would take place at the end of June 2009.
From the meeting of the Task Group held on 12th May 2009, recommendations were made to the Board in respect of the Council's involvement in the promotion of National Older People's Day on 1st October 2009.
The Board discussed the information communicated by Councillor Mrs. Bunker and considered the recommendations made by the Task Group.
RECOMMENDED:
(a) that the Cabinet approve the promotion of the National Older People’s Day on 1st October 2009 throughout the Council and via the Council’s Communications Plan; and
(b) that the Older People Task Group be authorised to oversee the promotion exercise to ensure a coordinated approach.