Agenda item

The Area Council Manager provided an update on the current position of services funded by the Area Council.

The Housing and Migration Officer was 14 months into a two-year contract and continued to work proactively. Members heard that waste on premises, fly-tipping and contaminated bins continued to provide a focus.  Members raised questions around persistent issues, and it was suggested that these be escalated, with enforcement action taken where necessary.

B:Friend were eight months into the first year of a two year contract and continued to be busy, providing support online and via telephone.  The service had seen an increase in referrals and numbers of volunteers applying to assist.

Those present were made aware that the second year of the Employability Service provided by DECV was due to end in March, 2021.  Though the service continued to provide support; as this was undertaken remotely there had been a reduction in numbers accessing the service.

The contract with Twiggs Grounds Maintenance had been granted on a two-year basis, with the option to extend the contract for two further periods of 12 months.  Members were reminded that the first two-year period would come to an end in March, 2021, but that a decision had already been made to extend this at a previous meeting of the Area Council.  A schedule for the service had been completed, and it was noted that this was subject to amendment as the need arose.

RESOLVED that the report be noted.