To draw Cabinet’s attention to the key findings from the latest Joint Strategic Needs Assessment (JSNA) so that regard can be had to them in future plans, commissioning of services and budget decisions.

THAT:

                     (a)          the key findings from the latest Joint Strategic Needs Assessment be noted; and

(b)                     regard should be had to the key findings in future plans, commissioning of services and budget decisions.

To meet statutory requirements and ensure that future plans, commissioning of services and budget decisions are informed by an up-to-date assessment of needs across the county.

The production and publication of a JSNA are statutory requirements. There are, therefore, no alternative options.