The Area Council Manager will introduce the two new members of staff working for the North East Area Team, Lawrence Dodd, Community Development Officer, and Louise Hunt, Neighbourhood Engagement Officer.
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The Area Council Manager introduced the two new members of staff working for the North East Area Team, Lawrence Dodd, Community Development Officer (CDO), and Louise Hunt, Neighbourhood Engagement Officer (NEO).
Louise Hunt introduced herself and briefly explained her role. Initially she was involved in supporting local businesses such as Licensed premises, gyms and leisure centres with risk assessments, PPE, and giving information about grants available. The NEOs and CDOs have been working with Covid Marshalls and community responder teams, matching volunteers who need help with shopping, telephone befriending etc. and are now working with Trading Standards to ensure supermarkets etc are complying with Covid guidance.
Lawrence Dodd introduced himself and briefly explained his role, explaining that he had moved from Kirklees in a similar community-based role. He will be working closely with the Area Teams and the Ward Alliances.
RESOLVED that both Louise Hunt and Lawrence Dodd we welcomed to the North East Area and be thanked for their attendance and contribution at the meeting.