Agenda item

The report was introduced by the Area Council Manager.   The attention of Members was drawn to Part A, and the overview of performance.  The meeting heard how the figure relating to ‘£ of benefits gained as a result of advice received’ was incorrect and that the correct figure was £1,315,718.40.  The meeting noted that the number of volunteers was still increasing, and also noted the high numbers of business and community groups supported.

Part B of the report was then considered, where a narrative for each of the projects commissioned had been provided.

With regards to the One Stop Shop, it was noted that the project had just reached the end of a second very successful year.

Members heard a full re-commissioning process for the Tidy Team contract had taken place, which had included interviews with those submitting tenders.  As a result of this Forge Community Partnership were again successful in gaining the contract, which Members were delighted with.

The meeting discussed the implementation of the second Summer Holiday Internship programme, and it was noted that officers had been successful in recruiting a number of interested young people from Netherwood ALC.  However, none had been forthcoming from Kirk Balk Academy, and it was noted that C+K Careers staff employed as part of the commission were experiencing difficulties in engaging the school.

RESOLVED that:-

(i)           The report be noted;

(ii)          That the difficulties in engaging Kirk Balk Academy be discussed with the Executive Director People and the Cabinet Spokesperson for People (Achieving Potential).