Agenda item

The Community Development Officer introduced this item and provided an update on the delivery of commissioned projects across the North East Area Council’s agreed priorities.

Apprenticeship and Employability Study Programme:  It was noted that Barnsley Community Build have won the tender for the Apprenticeship and Employability Study Programme focusing on the local Environment.  The budget for the contract was identified at £245,000 per annum and includes a £20,000 contingency sum for potential additional activities with a contract start date of 1st June 2016.  New vans and livery will improve the public profile of the project across the local area.

Fit Me initiative – Referrals have been made through word of mouth, at GP surgeries etc.  The Instructors are from the local area and are delivering the programme across the four Wards. A case study and outcome table indicated the positive outcomes that have been achieved, and that attendance at the sessions and subsequent retention was high. 

QDOS dance and theatre Healthy Lifestyles Performance Update – Sessions are taking place in primary schools.  Councillor Wraith had attended one of the sessions and spoke positively about it.

Employability for the Under 16’s – Recruitment is taking place at Outwood Academy Carlton, Outwood Academy Shafton and Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England Schools.  Updates will be provided as the project progresses.

Housing Enforcement Officer – The post holder will commence her duties on 20^th June.  Councillors were encouraged to send hot spot information to the Area Council Manager for onward transmission to the Housing Enforcement Officer.

RESOLVED that the report on the performance of commissioned projects be noted.