Social Value Ideas for Salford City Council

Care workers' real living wage

The budget provides for increasing 4,000 care workers to the real living wage (£9.90/hour) from 1 April 2022; estimated council cost (£2.2m) to implement across the social care workforce.

“"This year's budget will increase every one of the city's 4 thousand care workers to the real living wage of 9 pounds 90 per hour from the 1st of Apri…”

Premier Care contract review

Councillor Saeed announced a review of Premier Care contracts to ensure CARE Act-based assessments are properly proportionate and consulted with Unison and other unions.

““I've asked Councillor Saiyed to do a review of our contracts to see how the requirement under the CARE Act that a proper assessment is made and that …”

Foster carer funding

Executive commitment to increase foster carers’ allowances, with a £1,600,000 investment to support carers amid cost-of-living pressures.

“"this year be investing £1,600,000 into foster carer allowances, recognising the impact of the cost of living crisis on carers and the value that we p…”

Household Support Fund extension

Extension of Household Support Fund for six months with £2.7m allocated to support residents; emphasis on extending beyond six months and mainstreaming funding.

“2,700,000 to support Salford's residents who continue to struggle with the cost of living crisis”

Premier Care issue follow-ups

Officers to hold further meetings with Unison and other unions to address ongoing concerns about Premier Care practices and access to premises.

““we will be telling our officers to have further meetings with your union representatives and others to see if we can resolve those issues.””

Insourcing cost plan

Councillor Mary stated that insourcing home care would cost around £7,000,000 and warned against proceeding if finances are at risk, while aiming to reduce costs over time.

““it would cost according to our estimate, which I'm hoping to bring down over the next years, some £7,000,000 to bring the service back in house.””

COVID-19 Leadership Highlighted

Gina Reynolds led adults services during the COVID-19 pandemic, driving the agenda and protecting the city, often working long hours. Quote: "Gina was amazing, ensuring we as a City of Salford were pr…

“Gina was amazing, ensuring we as a City of Salford were protected, Working along with the city mayor, all of the cabinet colleagues and health profess…”

Director of Provider Services salary

A formal salary range is being approved for a new Director of Provider Services in adult social care; the workforce panel already agreed the post. The salary range aligns with senior pay structures, a…

“This report asked Council to approve the salary range for the new Director of Provider Services within adult social care. To be clear, the workforce p…”

Mayor Appointed

Councillor Heather Fletcher moved, and Councillor Barry Warner seconded, the motion to appoint Councillor Ann-Marie Humphreys to the office of ceremonial Mayor for the Municipal Year 2022-23.

“I will now call upon Councillor Heather Fletcher to move the motion to appoint its Councillor Ann-Marie Humphreys to the office of ceremonial Mayor fo…”

Key people present

Notable stakeholders present or referenced by role during the meeting include the City Mayor (City Mayor), Tom Stannard (Chief Executive/Returning Officer), Councillors Arnold Saunders, Sonders, Griev…

“Reverend Glenn Barrett to lead prayers; Tom Stannard, Chief Executive/Returning Officer; Sarah Illingworth as independent member to Audit & Accounts; …”

Constitution changes deferral

Amendments to modern governance and standing orders proposed; debate on deferring implementation until January 2024; motion passed to defer the changes.

““I propose an amendment that we implement these at the next full council meeting rather than this one.””

Deputy Mayor Appointed

Councillor Gina Randall/Reynolds was proposed and appointed as Deputy ceremonial Mayor for 2022-23.

“I now formally declare this meeting closed and thank you so much everybody for its enemies a great deal to myself and so on... I now call upon Council…”

Code of Conduct revisions

Council to approve revised arrangements for handling Code of Conduct allegations, including a public interest test and independent consultation throughout the process, with delegation to the monitorin…

“to insert provision for a public interest test to be carried out to determine whether referring a complaint for investigation is proposed is a proport…”

DMO investment limit lifted

Treasury Management Update notes removing the £30m limit on investments with Debt Management Office and updating treasury practices to reflect new adviser arrangements (Arling Close).

““remove the £30,000,000 limit on investments with His Majesty's Treasury Executive Agency, the Debt Management Office. … update the treasury managemen…”

Funding pressures from central government

Central government funding cuts since 2010-11; estimated £232m reduction in Salford’s budget and 53% of core funding removed for Salford, one of the 18th poorest authorities.

“"232 million pounds that's been taken out of our Budget since 2010-11 with a government ... 53 percent of core funding has been taken out of the 18th …”

CFO appointment approved

Rachel Roosevelt appointed as Chief Finance Officer following a unanimous appointment panel decision; designated as Section 151 officer.

““unanimous decision of the appointment panel to appoint Rachel Roosevelt … as Chief Finance Officer, and designation of that role as the Section one h…”

Treasury management update (mid-year)

The mid-year treasury management update highlights a £1.45m favorable investment income variance, a large reduction in temporary borrowing repayments (£46m), and plans to finance capital spend in the …

“There is a favorable variance relating to investment income of 1,450,000 because of bank base rates and investment balances being higher than budgeted…”