Decision details

Approval of the South East LAC Community Plan 2022-23

Decision Maker: South East Local Area Committee

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Purpose:

Local Area Committees (LACs) were established by Sheffield City Council in 2021. The primary purpose of the LACs is to promote the involvement of local people in the democratic process and to bring decision making closer to local people. There are seven LACs, and each one is made up of four wards. Each committee is composed of the elected members for those wards. The Committee does not and will not include council officers, representatives of partner organisations or members of the public, although they may be involved in a supporting or advisory capacity. Through public consultation, each LAC committed to developing a Community Plan that seeks to identify the key issues within their respective area, and develop a series of priorities that will inform the direction of the LAC, and direct the spending of delegated budgets, where the LAC has authority to do so. This Report recommends the approval of the South East Community Plan.

Decision:

5.1

The Terms of Reference for Local Area Committees (LACs) provide that each LAC must agree a Community Plan setting priorities for the area of the committee, monitor delivery of that plan and keep it under review, and that the decisions it makes in relation to funding must fit with the priorities set out in the Community Plan and following engagement with the community.

 

Through public consultation, the South East LAC has developed a draft Community Plan that seeks to identify the key issues within the area, and develop a series of priorities that will inform the direction of the LAC, and direct the spending of delegated budgets, where the LAC has authority to do so.

 

This Report recommends the approval of the draft South East Community Plan, attached as an Appendix to this report.

 

 

5.2

RESOLVED:That:-

 

(1)  Approval be given to the South East Community Plan as a statement of the priorities of the area;

(2)  Authority be given to the Community Services Manager to produce a final version of the Community Plan document, incorporating any amendments approved by the LAC at this meeting, and to publish it on the webpages of the South East Local Area Committee; and

(3)  Notes that future LAC decisions relating to funding must fit with the priorities set out in the Community Plan and following engagement with the community.

 

5.3

Reasons for Decision

 

The proposal to approve the South East LAC Community Plan is recommended on the basis that the Plan provides a clear framework in how the LAC will direct it’s resources to address key issues identified through community consultation.

 

 

5.4

Alternatives Considered and Rejected

 

None. A key element in establishing LACs is the principle that each LAC

will develop a Community Plan.

 

 

5.5

Any Interest Declared or Dispensation Granted

 

 

None

 

5.6

Reason for Exemption if Public/Press Excluded During Consideration

 

 

None

 

5.7

Respective Director Responsible for Implementation

 

Executive Director People Services

 

 

5.8

Relevant Scrutiny and Policy Development Committee If Decision Called In

 

 

Overview and Scrutiny Management Committee

 

Report author: Jayne Foulds

Publication date: 09/03/2022

Date of decision: 08/03/2022

Decided at meeting: 08/03/2022 - South East Local Area Committee

Effective from: 16/03/2022

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