Agenda item

Report of the Chair of the Review Group.

The Chair of the Joint Autism Review Group submitted a report (previously circulated) presenting the outcome and findings of the Joint Review Group established to examine the autism provision within the Council and requesting that consideration be given to the recommendations of the Health and Housing Scrutiny Committee.

The Chair of the Review Group presented the report on behalf of that Scrutiny Committee, outlining the key themes and recommendations. Reference was made to the work previously undertaken in relation to making Darlington an autism friendly town.

Particular reference was made to the importance of representation from the Children and Young People and Adults Scrutiny Committees on the Working Group.

RESOLVED – (a) That the recommendation of the Health and Housing Scrutiny Committee that a cross party Autism Working Group be established to progress the key themes identified by the Joint Autism Review Group, be endorsed.

(b) That the governance arrangements for the Cross Party Autism Working Group, as detailed below, be agreed:-

(i) that the Cross Party Autism Working Group meet bi-monthly;

(ii) that all interested Members be invited to join the Working Group; and

(iii) that the Cross Party Autism Working Group report to Health and Housing Scrutiny Committee.

REASON – To enable Cabinet to consider the Health and Housing Scrutiny Committee recommendations.