Agenda item

The Area Council Manager introduced this item and presented an updated commissioning budget financial analysis for 2014/15 to 2016/17, detailing contracts held, delivery bodies, contract start dates together with length and total cost of the contracts.  It was highlighted that the predicted cost of the Undergraduate post to work within the Area Council Team had risen to £18,000 plus £500 on-costs.  Members were asked if they wished to proceed with the initiative. 

The issue of providing safety equipment for the Housing Enforcement Officer at a cost of £800 was also discussed, to include a body camera and stab vest etc.  Members agreed that the Health and Safety of officers was of paramount importance. 

Members were asked if they wished to proceed with the Fit Reds and Fit Me initiatives.  Members were pleased with the results from the initiative but would like to see the results of the programme that had been rolled out across all the Wards. 

All but £84,000 of spend has been committed to date by the North East Area Council.

RESOLVED

(i)            That the financial analysis be received and noted;

(ii)          That the Undergraduate scheme be progressed;

(iii)         That personal safety equipment be purchased for use by the Housing Enforcement Officer;

(iv)         That comprehensive information regarding the Fit Reds and Fit Me initiative will be provided to Members.