Decision details
Working with Communities
PDF 66 KBDecision Maker: Cabinet
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: Yes
Purpose:
The report restates the vision Working with
Communities, gives examples of impact and learning to date –
including from the ‘beta phase’ of our community
investment fund, our work to develop a new model of engagement in
the Heatons and the development Stockport Local – and sets
out plans for how we will continue to make empower and support our
local communities.
Specifically this report follows on from the decision in principle
reached by Cabinet in October to fund a two year investment fund
pilot. This report gives an update on the progress since this point
and rrecommends that Cabinet invest up to £1.0m to implement
a radical new approach to community investment.
Decision:
The Cabinet considered an update on the previously agreed Working with Communities programme – including the ‘beta phase’ of the community investment fund, work to develop a new model of engagement in the Heatons and the development Stockport Local – and agreed the following:-
· the update on work underway to progress the working with communities ambition since Cabinet’s decision in October be noted;
· in line with this decision in principle, the proposal relating to the Stockport Local Fund be approved, including:
- the overview of the Fund and the rules by which it will work;
- the recommendation to pilot this Fund over a two year period using reserves;
- to allocate £1m from reserves in line with the reserves policy which will be updated following the 2017/18 outturn position.
Alternative options considered:
None
Equality and/or Environmental Impact Assessment: An equality impact assessment isn't required at this point. Ongoing engagement with community groups and representatives will take place to inform the development of the Stockport Local Fund.
Decision Reference: CAB86
Declarations or conflicts of Interest: None
Other reasons / organisations consulted
This report reaffirms commitment to ongoing
engagement with community groups and representatives.
Contact: Holly Rae, Corporate and Support Services Email: holly.rae@stockport.gov.uk Tel: 0161 474 3014, Steve Skelton, Office of the Chief Executive Email: steve.skelton@stockport.gov.uk Tel: 0161-474-3174.
Report author: Holly Rae
Publication date: 14/03/2018
Date of decision: 13/03/2018
Decided at meeting: 13/03/2018 - Cabinet
Effective from: 21/03/2018
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