Agenda item

6.1

The North East Community Assembly Manager submitted a report on the North East Assembly Community Involvement Plan 2012/13 which set out a programme of delivery for engaging with local residents over the next twelve months.  It also provided a focal point of information that could be shared between key agencies about what activities/events were taking place to deliver consultation that affected neighbourhoods across the North East area.

6.2

RESOLVED: That North East Community Assembly adopts the North East Community Involvement Plan for 2012/13 (Appendix A) as a basis for involving local residents across the area in the work of the North East Community Assembly and other local issues over the next twelve months.

6.3

Reasons for Decision

The involvement of communities is the main component in Sheffield City Council’s ambition to change the way the Council delivers services in the City. Communities and residents will continue to have more opportunities to influence service delivery in their neighbourhood so that they meet local priorities and needs. This will contribute to making communities safe and sustainable.

6.4

Alternatives Considered and Rejected

The Assembly could choose not to adopt an involvement plan or it could choose to use different forms of engagement and communication. The proposals within the plan set out are based on what is achievable through the resources of the Assembly and what has worked previously.

6.5

Any Interest Declared or Dispensation Granted

None

6.6

Reason for Exemption if Public/Press Excluded During Consideration

Not Applicable

6.7

Respective Director Responsible for Implementation

Richard Webb, Executive Director, Communities Portfolio

6.8

Relevant Scrutiny and Policy Development Committee If Decision Called In

Safer and Stronger Communities

6.1

The North East Community Assembly Manager submitted a report on the North East Assembly Community Involvement Plan 2012/13 which set out a programme of delivery for engaging with local residents over the next twelve months.  It also provided a focal point of information that could be shared between key agencies about what activities/events were taking place to deliver consultation that affected neighbourhoods across the North East area.

6.2

Decision Taken

RESOLVED: That the North East Community Assembly adopts the North East Community Involvement Plan for 2012/13 (Appendix A) as a basis for involving local residents across the area in the work of the North East Community Assembly and other local issues over the next twelve months.

6.3

Reasons for Decision

The involvement of communities is the main component in Sheffield City Council’s ambition to change the way the Council delivers services in the City. Communities and residents will continue to have more opportunities to influence service delivery in their neighbourhood so that they meet local priorities and needs. This will contribute to making communities safe and sustainable.

6.4

Alternatives Options Considered

The Assembly could choose not to adopt an involvement plan or it could choose to use different forms of engagement and communication. The proposals set out within the plan are based on what is achievable through the resources of the Assembly and what has worked previously.