Agenda item

The item was introduced by the Area Council Manager who drew the attention of Members to the contracts awarded under the Supporting Isolation and Older People Grant Fund.  Pre-contract meetings had been held with Age UK and good progress was being made in delivery.

Members considered the projects currently funded through the Working Together Fund, which included the continuation of the service provided through DIAL and the recently established pilot being delivered by Citizen’s Advice Bureau.  Those present discussed the delays in the Trans-pennine Trail Station project, with formal approval expected from Network Rail shortly.

It was noted that the Clean, Green and Tidy Service was in its second year, and that decisions would need to be taken as to whether to commission a similar service going forward.  Twiggs were scheduled to attend the next meeting of the Area Council to present performance and any lessons learned to inform any future service. 

Members noted that the Ward Alliance Fund had received its annual allocation from core budgets of £10,000 per ward.  It was agreed that this be monitored carefully throughout the year to assess whether any further finance was required to be devolved from the Area Council.

Previous discussions on the Community Magazine were referred to and a suggestion was made to make finance available for space within the Penistone Living magazine.

The Area Council Manager provided an update of the financial position of the Area Council, with any underspend from the 2018/19 to be allocated to the Working Together Fund.

It was noted that for the 2019/20 financial year approximately £140,000 remained for allocation.

RESOLVED:-

(i)            That the updates on procurement activity, the Working Together Fund, the Supporting Isolated and Older People Grant Fund, and the Clean, Green and Green Contract be noted;

(ii)          That approval be given for the inclusion of content detailing the work of the Penistone Area Council and Ward Alliance in the Penistone Living magazine over the next 12 months at a cost of up to £2,664;

(iii)         That the end of year financial statement for 2018/19 and current position for 2019/20 be noted.