Agenda item

The Scrutiny Officer introduced a report that sought approval for the final terms of reference for the Disability Task & Finish which the Panel had previously agreed to establish.

The proposed members of the Task & Finish Group had met with Officers on 10^th August to develop the terms of reference and the outcome was reflected in the draft as at Appendix A to the report.  The group would be chaired by Colin Pill from Slough Healthwatch and the membership comprised of five elected members and Liam Toner representing the Council’s workforce.  The group would meet with a variety of key bodies during the course of its work including the Slough Youth Parliament, Disability Forum, community groups and Council departments including transport and planning.

A Member sought clarification that the group’s remit included the accessibility of Council buildings and it was responded that paragraph 1.1 of the terms of reference relating to the “level of inclusion offered for disabled residents and visitors in services offered by Slough Borough Council” would sufficiently cover access.  The group would also be working with the company producing the Disability Access Guide which would ensure access problems were identified.

At the conclusion of the discussion, the terms of reference were approved.

Resolved –  That the terms of reference for the Disability Task & Finish Group be approved.