That the Adult Social Care Local Account Summary as set out in Appendix 1 to the submitted report be approved to enable the Adult Social Care Local Account Summary to be published in accordance with Government requirements.

Although not a statutory requirement, local authorities were encouraged to publish a Local Account Summary to demonstrate service performance and responsiveness.

No alternative options were considered.  The presentation of the Local Account Summary was part of routine transparency and performance reporting, aligned with best practice and government expectations.

This decision will come into force and may be implemented on 2 September 2025 unless the call-in procedure is triggered (as set out in the Standing Orders in relation to Overview and Scrutiny).

The Adult Social Care (ASC) Local Account Summary for Torbay provided an overview of the service’s performance, achievements, and challenges during the 2024–25 financial year and outlined priorities for 2025–26, including expanding reablement and direct payments, strengthening support for unpaid carers, developing extra care housing, and preparing for CQC inspection.

The Local Account Summary aimed to promote transparency and accountability to residents, service users, carers, and stakeholders, while supporting continuous improvement and collaborative working.

At the meeting Councillor Tranter proposed and Councillor David Thomas seconded a motion that was agreed unanimously by the Cabinet, as set out above.

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