Agenda item

The Area Council Manager introduced this item and gave a detailed update on the delivery of commissioned projects.  Projects highlighted included:  Social Isolation Dementia Project, Age UK (who are working with schools to deliver hampers).  Activities are restarting such as the Chatty Café, Tai Chi, walking groups, craft afternoon tea.  It was reported that restarting activities in the care homes is proving more difficult due to Covid but it is hoped that this will improve in the New Year.  A number of case studies were included within the report.  District Enforcement have been involved in various activities across the North East Wards.  The Community Listening event has proved useful and information will be shared with other agencies and will inform future plans.  Concerns were expressed around the boxing club and the play equipment which had been removed and stored.  The Area Manager agreed to look into these issues.  Thanks were expressed to all those involved in getting trees cut at the Dorothy Hyman Sports Centre. 

RESOLVED that

(i)            The update be noted;

(ii)          The Area Manager will look into issues around the boxing club and the play equipment; and

(iii)         Thanks be expressed to the staff and volunteers who have worked so hard during these challenging times.