Agenda item

The Area Council Manager spoke to the report, which provided an update on a number of Area Council funded projects and initiatives. 

Members noted that 45 signs highlighting that ‘This area is maintained by volunteers’ had been erected at agreed hotspots, the impact of which would be monitored.

The meeting heard how two projects, ‘Pop Up Parks’ and ‘Young People Friendly Facebook’ were now being taken forward as a result of the Youth Mapping Exercise, and three quotes were being requested for each.

The Area Council Manager made Members aware that three working groups had been established to progress ideas generated by the Health Asset Mapping Conference.  It was noted that the work being undertaken by the CCG with regards to social prescribing would link well with the ideas being generated.

Members were reminded of the training on Social Return On Investment organised with Rocket Science, and the analyses to be undertaken on South Area Council commissions.

Members heard how the officer to work with landlords and tenants in the private sector had been recruited and their start date would be confirmed shortly.  The workshop to discuss areas where problems were particularly prevalent was noted.  Members discussed the need to link with the local tasking officer and Berneslai Homes officers, and were assured this would take place as part of the induction.

The ‘Urban Survival’ course had now been held, however only 12 young people had taken part in the sessions. Those attending had reported a very positive experience.

The Achieving Respect and Confidence (ARC) course had been completed by 14 young people.  A second course had been arranged to take place in early October, 2016.  It was agreed to circulate the details of the passing out parade in order for Members to attend.

RESOLVED that the report be noted and the progress made in implementing the project contained within acknowledged.