Agenda item

The Area Council Manager introduced the item making Members aware that performance indicators included information recorded to the end of June, 2018.

Members were made aware that there had been a number of changes in staffing in relation to the Environmental Enforcement contract monitoring meetings, and that the recent contract meeting had been very positive.

Within the first quarter 82 Fixed Penalty Notices had been issued, 79 for littering and 3 for dog fouling.  A restorative justice event had been held within the Dearne with young people taking part in lieu of paying the notice.

A number of specific operations had been conducted in the area, and officers continued to work flexibly in order to respond to complaints.

With reference to the housing officer contracted to the Area Council, Members heard how 158 requests for service had been made and 11 vulnerable households identified.  The officer had conducted 30 property inspections, and signposted 15 clients onto additional services.   Members were assured that any fly-tipping identified had been reported in through appropriate channels.

In relation to the contract with Twiggs Grounds Maintenance, performance was positive.  20 social action projects had been completed, and 5 areas had been adopted from a target of 8.  The commission had engaged 150 volunteers, engaged with the local secondary school, and with 12 businesses.  It was suggested that the target for engaging volunteers is discussed at the next contract meeting with a view to stretching this.

Members considered the performance of the project funded through Dearne Development Fund grants.  DIAL had held 12 sessions and engaged with 50 residents. £62,097 of benefit had been gained.

Attendances at the Goldthorpe Development Group events remained consistent, with high numbers also volunteering. The group was working with the Area Team in order to engage a variety of additional health providers to attend the events for the remainder of the project.

An update was provided on the work undertaken by Dearne Electronic Community Village.  Since November, 68 learners had enrolled.  Each had been provided with intensive support and as a result 17 had returned to work.  Members discussed the reliance of one person in order to deliver the service, noting that they were key to the success of the project.  It was suggested that an apprentice position could provide additional support, and that this option be explored.

RESOLVED that the report be noted.