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The Director of Policy, Performance and Communications submitted a report seeking approval to the Sheffield Tackling Poverty Framework.
The report indicated that the Framework re-states Sheffield City Council’s commitment to tackling poverty by setting out an ambitious vision for a city free from poverty and some high level commitments which the council will pursue in order to help deliver on that vision at a local level. The Framework builds on the Council’s detailed 2015-2018 Tackling Poverty Strategy and also summarises the range of activity which has taken place across the city in recent years and the work which continues to be undertaken.
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RESOLVED: That Cabinet:-
(a) approves the Sheffield Tackling Poverty Framework, attached as Appendix 1 to this report, and the commitments contained within it;
(b) supports further work with partners to develop a more detailed Tackling Poverty Action Plan for the city, which will supersede the existing Tackling Poverty Strategy; and
(c) agrees that, once developed, the Tackling Poverty Action Plan will be presented to Cabinet for approval.
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Reasons for Decision |
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Given the Council’s strong commitment to tackling poverty and inequality across all areas of policy, strategy and delivery, it is timely for us to clearly restate our position and kick-start more vital work in this area. |
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Alternatives Considered and Rejected |
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The Tackling Poverty Strategy was developed in 2015 and will continue until a decision is made to replace it. However, this Framework sets out a refreshed approach within that context and gives us an opportunity to restate our commitment, highlight what we have done so far, and work with partners to develop a refreshed Action Plan for the decade ahead. The alternative would be to not adopt the framework. |
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Any Interest Declared or Dispensation Granted |
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None |
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Reason for Exemption if Public/Press Excluded During Consideration |
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None |
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Respective Director Responsible for Implementation |
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James Henderson, Policy Performance and Communications |
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11.8 |
Relevant Scrutiny and Policy Development Committee If Decision Called In |
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Overview and Scrutiny Management Committee
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