Agenda item

6.1

The Committee and members of the public in attendance received a presentation from the Community Services Manager on the East Local Area Committee End of Year Report 2023-24. She noted that over one hundred local organisations had been funded through the East Local Area Committee to provide activities and support to communities, and that this was helping to implement the priorities of the East Local Area Committee.

6.2

A short film was then shown which outlined the aims of Local Area Committees, the priorities that had been set in consultation with the public, and how the priorities were being actioned across the area.

6.3

Councillor Laura Moynahan noted that Ward Pot money had helped to fund activities that would not have otherwise happened, and was of great value in building communities. She added that Cost of Living funding had also made a difference in provide warmth and food to families in need.

6.4

Councillor Terry Fox was enthusiastic about work carried out in communities to improve areas across the east of Sheffield. He noted that funding had been prioritised for Local Area Committees at a time when the Council was suffering financial hardship, but that this had been important in order to engage with communities and support as many local organisations as possible.

6.5

Councillor Dianne Hurst agreed that funding had made a difference, and noted how the East Local Area Committee team and members had worked with communities, and had encouraged senior management to visit wards to understand their priorities.

6.6

Councillor David Barker stated that the End of Year Report was a result of what communities themselves had achieved, and he gave his thanks to all those who had contributed in some way.

6.7

Councillor Zahira Naz noted that small amounts of Ward Pot funding could make a difference and empower communities, such as by improving community cohesion, reducing social isolation and helping with cost of living issues.

6.8

Councillor Mary Lea confirmed that there was a list in the Budget Report of all organisations that had received funding, and she thanked the East Local Area Committee team for their support in distributing the funding.