Issue - meetings

Approval of the South East LAC Community Plan 2022-23

Meeting: 08/03/2022 - South East Local Area Committee (Item 5)

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a. Presentation by Jayne Foulds South East Local Area Committee Manager

b. Discussion and approval of the Plan

c. Breakout Groups on implementation of the approved Plan

d. Summary feedback from the breakout rooms

Additional documents:

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

 

Minutes:

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5.4

Jayne Foulds, South East Local Area Committee Manager, gave a presentation on the South East LAC Community Plan 2022-23. She began by outlining the purpose of the South East LAC, gave an overview of the demographic of the South East area and discussed the budget available for the South East area. Jayne gave an overview of the breakout groups which would be taking place, connected to issues raised by residents in the South East in previous LAC meetings. Jayne discussed a number of issues which had been raised by those living in the South East, including speeding vehicles, a lack of speed limits, fear of crime, social isolation, lack of confidence in the Police, challenges experienced when using the 111 number and the decline in community groups following the pandemic. Jayne encouraged members of the public to feed into the delivery plan for the Community Plan and asked that those in the break out rooms make suggestions on how this plan might be implemented best.

 

Pat Knox wanted to ask a question regarding the LAC. He said he had seen figures which indicated that 25% of those living in the area were living in deprivation, and he wished to express his sadness at this. He asked how the £100,000 budget compared to other LAC budgets. Secondly, regarding speeding he asked whether the speeding review in Mosborough ward had produced any results yet. Nik Hamilton responded to question one and stated that each LAC had been given £100,000. Jayne Foulds responded to question two and stated that the consultation had recently closed. She said there had been around 282 responses which were being compiled and which would be shared at a later date. Mr Knox asked whether information had been gathered on how many of those who were living in deprivation had taken part in the consultation. Jayne Foulds stated that this information had not been recorded.

 

RESOLVED: That the South East Community Plan 2022-23 be approved.

 

Breakout sessions took place on the subjects of Community Safety and Crime, Transport and Highways and Environment.