Agenda item

The item was introduced by the Area Council Manager, which provided the financial position and forecast for expenditure based on the projects that had been proposed.

Members noted that interviews would shortly be held for two Housing and Cohesion Officer posts for both the Central and North areas.

A discussion ensued in relation to recommendation 2.4 of the report to agree to devolve £2,500 to each Ward Alliance to enable Cost of Living Support events/projects to be delivered during 2023/24.  Members agreed to defer the recommendation, and for the matter to be discussed at a North Area priority and commissioning workshop.

RESOLVED:-

(i)      that the North Area Council noted the existing budget position and the existing funding commitments;

(ii)     that Councillors noted the discussion recommendations regarding the Anti-Poverty Outreach Provision Service.  Full details were available at Item 7 of the agenda;

(iii)    that Councillors noted the update regarding the recruitment for the Housing and Cohesion Officer role;

(iv)    that Members agreed to defer the decision to devolve £2,500 to each Ward Alliance to enable Cost of Living Support events/projects to be delivered during 2023/24, for discussion at a North Area priority, budget and commissioning workshop;

(v)     that Councillors agreed to hold a North Area priority and commissioning workshop;

(vi)    that Councillors noted the updated projected spend at appendix 1 to the report.