Issue - meetings

The Board received a report from the Strategic Director – Enterprise, Community and Resources, informing of the operational delivery for the Community Development Service for the period 1 April 2019 to 31 March 2020.

It was commented that the Community Development Service helped support local community groups and organisations with their formation and facilitated the delivery of community led initiatives and activity.  The Team also has a combined role in managing Area Forum projects delivery; enabling Elected Members to respond to community concerns and aspirations.  It was noted that this combined role generated effective community engagement with Council departments, services and partner organisations and contributed to building resilience in Halton’s communities.

The report discussed the work of the Community Development Team, its purpose, activities and performance for 2019/20 against the previous years.  Also provided for Members information were examples of some projects that the Team had helped to deliver throughout the year within each Area Forum and information was provided on community development grants that had been awarded during the year.

The Board welcomed the report and agreed that the knowledge, guidance and support provided by the Community Development Team was invaluable to the work Members did within their Wards’ and gave thanks for this to the whole Team.

RESOLVED:  That the report and comments made be noted.