Decision details

Councillor Clear introduced the report which set out a review of the initial assumptions and a reset of the parameters of work by utilising consultation and research recently completed for the Community and Wellbeing Strategy to progress, following a delay to its development due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

The Service Lead: Communities and Wellbeing summarised the contents of the report, the cumulative community support in response to the pandemic and the Council’s collaborative working processes and the timescales for the development of the Strategy allowing for community involvement. The committee were asked to note the evidence and suggested timescales for work and respond to various points, as set out in the report.

Members asked questions and raised comments regarding the establishment of an effective mechanism to engage with all parish and town wards, community groups, churches and charities across the district, the long term health effects of Covid-19, continuing positive community spirit, support and engagement, the utilisation of foodbanks and community pantries and prioritising grant support and advice.   Officers and the Cabinet member provided responses accordingly.

RESOLVED:

1.         That the comments of the Committee be noted; and

2.         That the report be received and the evidence base and timescales set out in the report, be noted.