The Chief Social Work Officer is required to ensure the provision of appropriate professional advice in the discharge of local authorities’ statutory Social Work duties. Part of the remit is to present an annual report to the Council to highlight issues related to performance and strategic development issues in the context of national policy and changes in legislation. The Chief Social Work Officer, Jim Robb, presented his report for 2013/14.
Decision
The Council noted the report and presentation.
(Reference: Report by Chief Social Work Officer dated 2013/14, submitted)