Agenda item

The Scrutiny Officer introduced a report seeking to establish a Task & Finish Group to develop and implement a programme of work which aimed to help Slough be a disability friendly town.

The Panel had agreed at its meeting on 26^th March 2018 to recommend that the Cabinet make clear its commitment to taking further action to make Slough a disability friendly town and set up a Task & Finish Group of the Panel to consider the potential issues and actions in more detail and make recommendations accordingly.  The Cabinet confirmed its commitment at its meeting on 16^th April 2018 and welcomed the more detailed work that a Task & Finish Group would carry out.

There was a discussion about the scope of the Task & Finish Group and it was agreed it would include transport issues, access to buildings, inclusion and the understanding of disability issues.

It was agreed that the following Members be on the Task & Finish Group: Councillors Ali, Qaseem, Shah and Strutton with co-opted members to include Healthwatch, Disability Forum and Slough Youth Parliament.

The Scrutiny Officer would confirm the membership and set up a meeting with the terms of reference being agreed by the Panel electronically.  A report seeking formal approval would come to the Panel on 11^th September.

Resolved –  That a Task & Finish Group be commissioned to develop and implement a programme of work which aimed to help Slough be a disability friendly town.