Agenda item

The item was introduced by the Area Council Manager.  Members attention was drawn to the financial situation of the Area Council, and it was noted that approximately £42,000 remained for allocation in the current financial year.  It was noted that income from the Kingdom Contract would be forthcoming at the end of the financial year.

Members were reminded of previous discussions about where the Area Council could potentially invest its resources.  These included work to address social isolation; a further extension of the Private Sector Housing Enforcement contract,;and the Grantfinder package.  It was noted that discussion was taking place at a forthcoming Area Chairs meeting about the latter, and that there would be a workshop to fully scope work on social isolation in due course.  Members commented on the current Private Sector Housing Enforcement contract, noting its positive impact.

Members discussed the merits of continuing the community magazine, noting that there were plans to try to evaluate its effectiveness using social media.  It was noted that the magazine was produced at nil cost due to the advertisements within the publication, with the only cost being for distribution.  Members were supportive of two further editions of the magazine, given its reach.

RESOLVED that:-

(i)        The financial position for 2017/18, and 2018/19 be noted;

(ii)       That approval be given to produce two further editions of the Community Magazine in 2018.