Agenda item
Approval of the East LAC Community Plan 2022-23
- Meeting of East Local Area Committee, Wednesday 23 March 2022 6.30 pm (Item 7.)
- View the background to item 7.
a) Presentation by Huda Ahmed, 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 Groups
Decision:
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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 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 East Community Plan, attached as an Appendix to this report. |
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RESOLVED: That:-
(1) Approval be given to the 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 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. |
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6.3 |
Reasons for Decision |
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The proposal to approve the 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. |
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Alternatives Considered and Rejected
None. A key element in establishing LACs is the principle that each LAC will develop a Community Plan. |
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6.5 |
Any Interest Declared or Dispensation Granted |
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None
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6.6 |
Reason for Exemption if Public/Press Excluded During Consideration |
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None
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6.7 |
Respective Director Responsible for Implementation
Executive Director People Services |
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Relevant Scrutiny and Policy Development Committee If Decision Called In |
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Overview and Scrutiny Management Committee |
Minutes:
7.1 |
The East Area Manager, Huda Ahmed, gave a presentation on the East Local Area Community Plan 2022/23.
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Local Area Committees were a way for people to get involved in making a difference to their community.
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It was explained there was 12 Councillors who represented the East Local Area Committee. 3 Councillors from each of the 4 wards. The wards were:
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The Community Plan was put together following consultation with residents, partners and communities. The following 6 priorities were identified.
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The presentation highlighted the action plans for the 6 key priorities. It was added that task and finish groups would be led by members working with LAC officers to drive the community plan and produce a more specific delivery plan.
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It was stated that the East Local Area Committee had a budget of £100,000. There was also a £57,000 budget to reduce fly tipping and graffiti in the area.
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The East Local Area Committee would continue to engage and consult with communities. They would also provide an annual report on the community plan highlighting what progress had been made on the 6 key priorities.
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RESOLVED: That:-
(1) Approval be given to the 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 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.
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Reasons for Decision
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The proposal to approve the 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.
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Alternatives Considered and Rejected
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None. A key element in establishing LACs is the principle that each LAC will develop a Community Plan.
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At the conclusion of the consideration and voting on the Community Plan, a series of breakout groups were organised which comprised members of the public in attendance, a Council officer and a Member of the Committee leading the discussion, to consider the key themes that had been highlighted in the Community Plan. The Chair asked each Lead Member of the groups to report back on the discussions held. During the breakout session each table was asked to consider the following questions:
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How could you be involved in delivering some of the
actions mentioned in the plan?
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How do you think we can involve people in the
community – what methods do we use?
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How do we work collectively together with officers,
members, and local people on delivering the actions?
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How do you think we can ensure these actions are
long term, applied correctly to have a lasting impact? 5. If you would like to get involved after today’s session or write any comments / feedback / suggestions, please do, and add your email address/contact details on the post it notes, so we can get in touch.
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Table 1 - Feedback were as follows:
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· More outreach work with young people · Have information stalls at community events at school · More discussions about LACS at local schools · Share information regarding LACS with Arches Housing and other housing associations they will pass on to their residents · SCC website not very user friendly – We need to think about using TIKTOK, Insta and snapchat to reach wider audiences · Reps from Youth Parliament who were from the East want to be involved with the LACS · Communication is really important between SCC and local people · Not everyone still knows about the LACS and how useful they are for local people · Generally, people felt the LAC Public meetings are a good way to engage with people
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Table 2 - Feedback were as follows:
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Table 3 - Feedback were as follows:
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Table 4 - Feedback were as follows:
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Table 5 - Feedback were as follows:
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Table 6 - Feedback were as follows: -
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Table 7 - Feedback were as follows:
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The Chair thanked everyone for their attendance at the meeting and hoped to see everyone again at a future LAC.
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