Agenda item

Lisa Phelan, Area Council Manager, presented a report, which was in a slightly different format to pervious reports, giving an oversight and update on the delivery of the commissioned projects for Quarter 1 (2022/23).

The report outlined, amongst other things, how the projects within the Area Council area were meeting the Council’s Strategic Priorities and the 20/30 Ambitions.  It also gave details of how projects were being delivered together with performance data against targets where appropriate.  It was reported that all appropriate contract and management meetings had been held and there were no issues or concerns to raise.

It was noted that services were provided on a needs basis, however, some wards had additional needs compared to others.  Questions were asked, therefore, if there were any areas of concern had been identified where additional work or intervention was needed.  The Area Council Manager reported that such matters were regularly addressed as a review of priorities and future commitments was discussed.  Appropriate expertise was brought in as an when required, for example, data was to be provided in the future about youth work, an examination was to be taken of possible ‘gaps’ in services and work was continuing with the Children’s Services Directorate in order to identify such gaps or indeed duplication as well.  The propirity was to be innovative in service delivery and to provide early intervention, help and support in areas of greatest need.

RESOLVED that the performance report for Quarter 1 (2022/23) (April to June) be noted.