Agenda item

The item was introduced by the Area Council Manager, who provided members with an update in respect of commissioned projects.

Summer Holiday Internship Project – A meeting will be held on 26^th July, after which up to date information will be available for Members.  Ninety placements will be made available across the two Area Councils (North and North East).  A local business has now taken on an apprentice as a result of last year’s project.  There appears to be a good mix of supportive businesses taking part, some of which supported the project last year.  NPS are providing placements for two people during each week of the summer programme. 

Anti-Poverty Project (CAB/DIAL) – Four outreaches are now running, with fantastic results.  Every £1 spent equates to £15 of income coming back in to the North Area.  This will be in the region of £20 once Personal Independence Payments are taken into account.  The ‘softer’ outcomes were also highlighted – i.e. 90% of people now feel more able to manage their own affairs since accessing the service.  The level of demand for the service is high, particularly in the St. Helens and Mapplewell wards.  This will need to be monitored to ensure that needs continue to be met.  It was pointed out that those residents able to travel can attend any of the sessions provided across the area.  The CAB in Barnsley Town Centre may be more convenient for some.

The Forge – Anvil CIC (Clean and Green) – A summary of outputs was provided together with examples of projects and case studies across each ward.  The number of new volunteers was queried as it was felt that some may already be known in the wards.  The Area Manager advised that the performance monitoring templates have been amended for the extension into year two of the contract, which should provide more tangible reporting information.    

Kingdom Security - Environmental Enforcement Service – To date 252 FPNs have been issued for the April – June 2016 quarter, 236 for littering and 16 for dog fouling offences, with revenue of £7,788.50 raised.  Members felt that it would be useful if a breakdown of patrol hours per ward could be provided. 

It was highlighted that the North Area Council’s commissioned projects contribute to Corporate KPIs.

RESOLVED:-

(i)         that Members note the performance updates and reports with respect to the Summer Holiday Internship Project, the Anti-Poverty Project, the Clean and Green Performance Report and the Environmental Enforcement Service together with the North Area Council’s contribution to Corporate KPIs.