Agenda item

The North East Area Council Manager introduced this item, highlighting progress in regard to projects aligned to the agreed outcomes and social value objectives of the North East Area Council and specifically the summary performance management report for the Social Isolation and Dementia project delivered by Age UK, Quarter Four from 1^st April 2020 to 30^th June 2020 and the District Enforcement performance management report for Quarter One, from 1^st April 2020 to 30^th June 2020.

Specific items of note include:

The Social Isolation and Dementia service has supported 111 people in the North East Area since the lockdown period started. This includes 36 people who needed Age UK Barnsley to shop for them on a regular basis so they could stay safe at home, 93 socially isolated people needing telephone befriending and 3 people who needed their prescriptions picking up.  Residents were also helped to access information and benefits advice, and many were signposted to other organisations who could help them.  Fish and chips and afternoon teas were delivered to older and vulnerable people as a treat to brighten up their week.  25 volunteers have provided over 283 hours of volunteering time.  Age UK has also provided a wide variety of home-based activities, with different packs distributed every week.  Very positive feedback has been received from both volunteers and those receiving support.  The next step will be to support those who are currently shielding, and those who want to start to get back out into the community.

District Enforcement have flexed their commission to help with reporting fly tipping during the lockdown period and have also been working closely with Parks Services to make sure the Parks are safe, signs are in place, and reporting back any problems that they see.  They have also been active on the High Street, offering advice about social distancing and other measures to help to keep people safe.

RESOLVED that the update be noted.