Agenda item

The Area Council Manager reminded Members of previous discussions on the Area Council priorities which had suggested that further consultation be undertaken to inform priorities from 2020 onwards.

A suggestion was made to undertake consultation over a three month period, utilising summer events to engage the community.  It was proposed that this would commence in June, with the ability to complete the consultation online, but with paper copies available for those who did not have internet access.

It was noted that the consultation would be promoted through press releases and on social media, and it was hoped that it would also be distributed through other community networks.

Members discussed the proposal, making minor amendments to the categories and simplifying the form to be completed.  It was agreed that the outcome of the exercise be considered by the Area Council in October, and that this, alongside other forms of information and intelligence, be used to inform priorities from March 2020 onwards.

RESOLVED that, subject to the amendments discussed, the proposed consultation methodology be approved.