Scrutiny Committee

This afternoon there was a meeting of the City Council's Scrutiny Committee. This was an interesting meeting which gave us the opportunity to hear about a great deal of good work in the council's Social Work department. I was particularly interested to hear about throughcare and after care housing support service for looked after children. This is an area which the council and elected members in particular should pay great attention to. Collectively, councillors are the 'corporate parents' for these looked after young people. Therefore, we have a moral duty to take seriously our responsibilities and to try to deliver the best outcomes for these young people.