Policy Context. 7.1 The overall aim of this procurement opportunity is to support the Social Enterprise Consortia Building Procurement Round (further detail is contained within the specification – referenced above). As such it is driven by the same set of policy drivers and Government initiatives. Specifically: EU Sustainable Development strategy (2006) and ESF Cross Cutting Theme requirements (2007-2013 programme) HM Government Small and Medium Enterprise review and strategy (Feb 2011) HMG Big Society and Public service reform narrative (Open Public Service Bill, Localism Bill) ‘Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders’ Bill Feedback from SE programme of regional consultation events ‘The Green Deal’
7.2 The NOMS CFO Social Enterprise Programme has a number of themes, but is fundamentally about improving the ability of the social enterprise sector to participate in current and future delivery.
7.3 Whilst the government is committed to removing pre-qualification processes for contracts under £100,000 this will not impact on the main CFO procurement rounds as the lots have been and will likely remain substantially above that level. The opportunities therefore for small to medium-sized social enterprises to access these procurement rounds and other large-scale resettlement focused contracting opportunities is limited to services as part of call-off contracts, representation within the prime’s sub-contracting supply chain or as part of a substantive consortium able to meet the prime provider thresholds.
7.4 In launching the government’s strategy for small to medium-sized enterprises, the prime minister stated:
7.5 The Big Society narrative or concept anticipates increasing community led action and delivery to address social and economic priorities. The push towards Localism has amongst its objectives that of seeking to create a diverse market place with a healthy mix of provider models and scale. Additionally, there is growing interest in mutualisation models for public service delivery. All of these convergent agendas demonstrate a clear underpinning case for supporting the ability of the social enterprise sector to develop and deliver an offer within a criminal justice context, which in turn can bring wider socio-economic and environmental benefits.
Policy Context. The policy context for this guideline reflects both the NCD challenge and the increasing use of technology in health. NCDs are a complex challenge but eHealth can simplify solutions and help with messaging. The policy context is heavily influenced by the 2011 UN General Assembly, which – with EU support – adopted a political declaration on the prevention and control of NCDs, and the subsequent WHO Global Plan for the Prevention and Control of NCDs 2013-2020. With their experience of addressing public health challenges, the EU and its Member States are key actors in this UN process. Engaging health and social care professionals in the prevention agenda is an essential priority. The European Commission Third Health Programme 2014–2020 aims to strengthen action to promote health and prevent diseases and increase the uptake of innovation in health: xxxx://xx.xxxxxx.xx/eahc/health/index.html. It is acknowledged across the EU that this major policy challenge requires a comprehensive, integrated, horizontal approach involving all the relevant levels, from individual citizens, communities and corporations to policymakers – based on targeted health promotion, prevention and early detection with a focus on addressing major risk factors. With reference to the wider adoption and use of eHealth technologies national guidelines and policies need to be adhered to. This guideline focuses on the use of technology by individual health and social care professionals but acknowledges that incorporation of tools such as HeartAge as part of a comprehensive approach to prevention would require attention to local and national eHealth policies and strategies. Because this guideline is focused at the level of individual practitioners, the main requirement is adherence to professional codes of practice as well as the knowledge and skills necessary to maximise the opportunities for health education and behaviour change generated as a result of using HeartAge or any other eHealth tool. If tools are used as part of an integrated, comprehensive care package or programme appropriate frameworks, systems and policies need to be in place and attention paid to relevant directives such as the Data Protection Directive 95/46/EC.
Policy Context. 5.11.1 On 14th June 2011, the Government published the conclusions of its review of waste policies in England and it is helpful to highlight the direction of national policy in regards to recycling. Although the Government states that it is looking to target waste streams with a high carbon impact, on recycling it also states that we must continue to increase the percentage of waste collected from both households and businesses which is recycled, at the very least meeting the revised waste framework directive target to recycle 50% of waste from households by 2020. It recognised the challenge ahead particularly for urban areas and within the tight funding settlement for local authorities. One of the principal challenges mentioned is to ensure that the approach to extracting recyclables, such as paper and plastic from our waste generates material of sufficient quality to meet the needs of reprocessors here and abroad and to comply with international rules on waste shipments.
Policy Context. The European Parliament and Council in 2010 published Regulation (EU) No 1235/2010 which includes legislative acts which relate to increasing transparency on pharmacovigilance issues. Specifically the changes include laying down Community procedures for the authorisation and supervision of medicinal products for humans and veterinary use and establishing a European Medicines Agency and Regulation (EC) No 1394/2007 on advanced therapy medicinal purposes. In July 2014 the governance process has been changed to implement this directive into Ireland and Irish National legislation enacted in 2012 was used to implement the EU Directive into Irish law. Included in Table 3 are linked examples of EU directives and related Irish Documents. Pharmocovigilance rules for medicinal products and establishment of European Medicines Agency 2010 Regulation Links to Irish legislation source xxxx://xxx.xxxx.xx/ Table 3 Example of EU and legislative changes for ePrescribing A clear objective for health services provision in the 21st century is for individuals with chronic illness and co-morbidity to have minimal hospital stays with maximum care at home. Practically this approach translates to more focused health and social care support using eHealth to facilitate access to critical data. From the individual citizen perspective, the concept of Control is acknowledged as an important factor, and one which will have a direct and significant impact on the future scope of the profession of nursing and social care practice. A key message that needs to be transmitted received and understood in eHealth systems development is that healthcare is now more than ever citizen centric, the Irish eHealth strategy published in 2013 is an example of this. Additional information about the wider European perspective is also available from here.
Policy Context. DCJ applies the NSW Human Services Outcomes Framework to its funded programs. It aims to ensure all children, young people, families and communities to: Have a safe and affordable place to live Live a healthy life Learn, contribute and achieve Contribute to and benefit from our economy Be safe Participate and feel culturally and socially connected Contribute to decision making that affects them and live fulfilling lives. The OP-SII program contributes to this by investing in services which respond to the needs of clients experiencing or at risk of experiencing vulnerability. Opportunity Pathways – Social Impact Investment / Program overview
Policy Context. 2.1 The existing development plans in the area for which the Council is the local planning authority comprise the following: Gwynedd Structure Plan 1993 Clwyd Structure Plan (second alteration) 1999 Llandudno Conwy District Plan 1982 Colwyn Borough Local Plan 1999
2.2 In 2001, the Council issued a consultation draft of the Conwy Unitary Development Plan. It was intended to place the plan on deposit during 2004, with a view to its adoption in 2006. However, in the light of the legislative changes and policy guidance from WAG, the Council has decided that it will not continue progress on the Unitary Development Plan, and will concentrate on producing the LDP instead. One reason for this decision is the new requirement to carry out a strategic environmental assessment of development plans (see Appendix 3). By incorporating this assessment into the plan making process at the outset, the Council can be confident that it is complying with the Directive.
2.3 There are a number of other distinctions between the process of preparing a LDP and earlier development plans. These include a requirement to engage with particular consultation bodies before the Council decides on its preferred strategy. This relates to a requirement that all parties should seek to achieve, as far as is practicable, a consensus on the plan’s strategy. There is an explicit requirement for the plan to be evidence-based, whilst a further difference is that the consideration of certain stages of the plan process will focus on the ‘soundness’ of the plan. Appendix 3 explains what the concept of soundness means.
2.4 It is envisaged that the LDP will be much more concise than some of the earlier plans, and that it will focus mainly on areas of change. The LDP will not repeat those national planning policies that can be applied directly to individual planning applications.
2.5 Normally it would not be possible to commence work on producing LDPs until secondary legislation has been put in place late in 2005. However, by virtue of a statutory instrument dated 26th April 2005, Conwy is one of nine local planning authorities that have been given powers to commence work on the LDP.
2.6 The Delivery Agreement has been written in accordance with WAG’s Local Development Plan Manual, Local Development Plans Wales as well as the LDP Regulations.
2.7 The LDP process will be co-ordinated with other strategies and existing networks within the Council. Table 1 shows the consultation processes of selected other pl...
Policy Context. 2.1 The proposed changes to Lewisham Homes’ Management Agreement will be designed to help the Council deliver on a number of its key policy priorities. It supports the achievements of the Sustainable Community Strategy policy objectives: Ambitious and achieving: where people are inspired and supported to fulfil their potential. Empowered and responsible: where people can be actively involved in their local area and contribute to tolerant, caring and supportive local communities. Healthy, active and enjoyable: where people can actively participate in maintaining and improving their health and well-being, supported by high quality health and care services, leisure, culture and recreational activities.
2.2 It will also help meet the Council’s Housing Strategy in which the Council commits to the following key objectives: Helping residents at times of severe and urgent housing need Building the homes our residents need
3.1 Housing Select Committee is recommended to: Note the intention to begin negotiations to extend Lewisham Homes’ Management Agreement; Note the additional services which could be delegated to Lewisham Homes, pending the outcome of negotiations; Note the intention to review the options for structuring Lewisham Homes, or a potential new subsidiary of it, to better enable the development of new homes; Note the timetable for negotiation and ratification of the proposed changes.
Policy Context. 2.1. In order for Safeguarding to be successful it is essential that Safeguarding Partners and the Safeguarding Business Unit are empowered to share good quality and relevant information in a responsible and secure way.
2.2. This Information Sharing Agreement will designate the roles and responsibilities for the above named organisations/Partners in use of the information held on any system for any historical information and new information relating to a person’s safeguarding. This ISA will allow authorised staff and partners to share information to improve the quality of data and reporting, assist in safeguarding, tracking and tracing of children and access to the required records, to provide on-going health and childcare services to those in need of our safeguarding services as set out in Appendix A.
2.3. Information will be shared jointly between Safeguarding Partners in relation to the above and also as required with the Safeguarding Partnership / Business Unit.
2.4. For the purposes of this agreement the following relationships are established;
a) All organisations and members of the Safeguarding Partnership who sign up to this agreement. The signatory organisations as Safeguarding Partners to ensure that there are sufficient security guarantees in place to protect data being shared under this Agreement and to ensure that the sharing of data and ownership meets the requirements of the Data Protection Principles contained in the Data Protection Xxx 0000 and the General Data Protection Regulations 2016.
b) The Safeguarding Partners will have the status of “Data Controllers in Common” for the purpose of continuous safeguarding delivery, once Safeguarding Partners share and exchange the required level of data each becomes the data controller of the information they have been provided with under this agreement.
c) The Safeguarding Partners will have the status of Joint Data Controllers in respect of any documentaction which is created by the Safeguarding Partnership. This documentation will be held jointly by the Safeguarding Partners and any decisions relating to the use of this documentation, including but not limited to the retention and deletion, and further sharing with other third parties, will be taken by the Safeguarding Partnership.
Policy Context. 6.1.1 Until 2012 the Council was the planning policy authority for Xxxxxxx Xxxx, with the London Thames Gateway Development Corporation (LTGDC) responsible for determining planning applications. In that year the Council adopted its Area Action Plan (AAP) for the area, which established the principles and parameters for regeneration and development. Since 2012 the LLDC has been both the planning policy and determining authority for planning applications in Xxxxxxx Xxxx and is in the process of embedding policies in its Local Plan, taking forward principles adopted in the Council’s AAP.
6.1.2 The purpose of the Council and LLDC working together is to deliver comprehensive long-term regeneration and development in Xxxxxxx Xxxx. This aligns with adopted planning policies, as well as seeking to secure business space, affordable workspace, training and employment opportunities for local residents.
Policy Context. 5.1. This procurement meets the following Council corporate priorities: Making Lewisham greener – Please see section 11 Building an inclusive local economy – The contractor will be required to be a Living Wage employer and contribute to the Council’s Social Value Objectives.
