Issue - meetings

This report updates the Cabinet with progress on Smarter York and seeks approval for a “Smarter Charter”.

RESOLVED:                That Cabinet agree to:

i)      Note progress to date with Smarter York.

ii)            Approve the “Smarter Charter” as set out at Annex 1 of the report.

REASON:              To make York an even better place to live.

Consideration was given to a report which updated Cabinet on progress with Smarter York and proposed two versions of a ‘Smarter Charter’, which set out what the authority encouraged residents and businesses to do, details of which were set out at Annex 1 of the report.

This type of working had been introduced last year to ensure joined up services over a number of areas, with the introduction of a new app and included a large number of projects, detailed at paragraphs 2 to 8 of the report. Key elements of the programme including the reorganisation and streamlining of enforcement roles together with the appointment of a co-ordinator, communication plan and establishment of a project board were set out in paragraphs 9 to16.

In answer to earlier questions, the Cabinet Member confirmed that the Smarter York branding would only be provided on new vehicles at no additional cost to the authority.  It was confirmed that the Information Commissioner was now happy with the proposed technological solutions for the app. The overall proposals would provide and facilitate new ways of working with local communities, whilst recognising the financial issues.

Members raised issues relating to the need to collect litter prior to undertaking grass cutting and the support required to ensure student housing was kept tidy and assistance provided with the end of term clearance. 

Following further discussion it was

RESOLVED:                That Cabinet agree to:

i)             Note progress to date with Smarter York.

ii)            Approve the “Smarter Charter” as set out at Annex 1 of the report. ^1.

REASON:              To make York an even better place to live.