Agenda item

The Area Council Manager spoke to the report referring to previous discussions around the Environmental Enforcement contract, which was held by Kingdom Security and which came to an end on 31^st March, 2019. The Area Council Manager had challenged the patrolling hours, and as a result £929.94 had been returned.

With the returned finance, Members noted that opening balance for the 2019/20 period was £216,886.17.  After taking into account the allocations made for the Environment and Volunteer Service, Housing and Migration Officer and Employability service, Community Newsletter and the Dearne Development Fund, £4,288.41 remained.

Those present heard how the Dearne Development Fund had started the financial year with carried forward balance of £9,572.10, however with the allocation of £60,000 and a further Wellbeing Grant from Healthier Communities of £19,018.78, £88,590.88 had been available for distribution in 2019/20.  Members noted that £43,004.42 had been allocated, with £45,586.46 remaining.  Members were made aware that a grant assessment panel would be meeting shortly to assess more applications.

It was noted that the Housing Officer post had been vacant since April, 2019, despite two unsuccessful attempts to recruit.  Members were made aware that the most recent attempt had resulted in a preferred candidate being selected.  Subject to appropriate checks being made it was hoped that the preferred candidate would start in post in the New Year.

RESOLVED that the report be received.