There were no apologies.

Members are reminded that they must declare their disclosable pecuniary interests and other registrable or non-registrable interests in any matter being considered at the meeting as set out in Appendix B of the Members’ Code of Conduct and consider if they should leave the room prior to the item being considered. Further advice can be sought from the Monitoring Officer in advance of the meeting.

No declarations were received.

To confirm the minutes of the previous meeting held on Monday 27^th March 2023.

RESOLVED:

That the minutes of the meeting held on 27 March 2023 were confirmed as a correct record.

To receive any questions, statements or petitions from the public, notice of which has been given in accordance with Procedure Rule 14. Deadline for notification is not later than 5.00 pm on Tuesday 9^th May 2023.

There were no public questions.

To receive any questions from Members of the Council. Deadline for notification is not later than 5.00 pm on Tuesday 9^th May 2023.

Members questions had been received from Councillor Ruth Houghton in relation to Bishops Castle and other Community Hospitals and Bernie Bentick in relation to Dentistry.

In a supplementary question, Councillor Houghton queried when the “Big Conversation” engagement events are due to finish and when the future of Bishops Castle Hospital will be determined. It was agreed that a written response would be provided following the meeting.

In a supplementary question, Councillor Bentick what strategy Shropshire Council and the ICS have to improve the state of dental services in Shropshire, acknowledging the reduced budget for 2023/24. It was agreed that a written response would be provided following the meeting.

The full questions and responses can be found on the website for the meeting: Response to Members Questions - HOSC 15.5.23.pdf (shropshire.gov.uk)

To note that the next meeting of the Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee will be held at 10am on Monday 10^th July 2023.

Members noted that the next meeting of the Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee will be held at 10am on Monday 10^th July 2023.