Agenda item

To agree the minutes and non-public summary of the previous meeting held on 24 September 2013.

RESOLVED – That the minutes and non-public summary of the meeting held on 24 September 2013 be agreed as a correct record.

Fran Pearson and Jim Gamble, Independent Chairmen of the City & Hackney Safeguarding Adults’ Board and Children’s Board respectively, and Rob Stanex from City Gateway were welcomed to the meeting. Ms Pearson and Mr Gamble gave a brief introduction as to the work carried out by the two Boards, the challenges and areas of work common to both and issues that were distinct and required a different approach. They highlighted the need to secure effective communication alongside the need to challenge and scrutinise interpartnership working in order to develop services and ensure successful working practices.