Decision
Analysis
outcome: The Committee noted the progress, commented on data changes, delegated report submission authority, and agreed on future plan presentation procedures.
summary: The decision concerns the progress and future handling of the Aberdeen City Integrated Children's Services Strategic Plan and efforts to address child poverty.
topline: The Anti-Poverty and Inequality Committee has decided to acknowledge the progress in combating child poverty and set forth a plan for future reporting and approval processes.
reason_contentious: The issue may be contentious due to the high stakes of child poverty, potential disagreements on the effectiveness of current strategies, and the impact of new data on policy decisions.
affected_stakeholders: Children and families in poverty, local government, service providers, and the broader community.
contentiousness_score: 5
political_party_relevance: No explicit mention of political parties, but the decision may have political implications given the nature of social welfare policies.
URL: https://committees.aberdeencity.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=14120
Decision Maker: Anti-Poverty and Inequality Committee
Outcome:
Is Key Decision?: No
Is Callable In?: No
Purpose:
Content: (i) to note the progress made in delivering the Aberdeen City Integrated Children’s Services Strategic Plan and associated work to address child poverty from April 2023 to date; (ii) to note and comment on the changes evident in data sets released over the reporting period; (iii) to delegate authority to the Interim Executive Director - Families and Communities, to submit the Annual Report, which was inclusive of the Local Child Poverty Action Report (LCPAR), to Scottish Government; and (iv) to agree in future years that the Plan would be presented to the Anti Poverty and Inequality Committee for its input in advance of being presented to the Education and Children’s Services Committee for formal approval.
Date of Decision: March 20, 2024