Issue - meetings

This report updates Cabinet on the Community Conversations, part of the Council’s process to build stronger communities, held to date and asks Cabinet to agree the next steps in developing the process.

Resolved:  That Cabinet agree to:

(i)           Note the feedback and learning points, outlined in the report, received from the Community Conservation events held so far.

(ii)          Receive feedback from future events.

Reason:     To increase consultation and engagement to encourage greater resident participation in decision making to build strong communities.

Consideration was given to an update report on the Community Conversations held in each ward across the city to date, part of the Council’s process to build stronger communities.

It was noted that feedback from the events, both anecdotal and written had been positive with residents welcoming the opportunity to question the Leader. A list of key learning points from the events had been produced to inform future work and events to engage residents.

The Cabinet Member confirmed that a number of suggested improvements had already been made for future events and that she welcomed any suggestions from ward members to assist with future engagement with residents. She expressed her personal thanks to the wards, members, residents and the community groups for their input. Members reiterated the positive feedback already received and for the need to continue the meetings on a regular basis.

Following further discussion it was

Resolved:  That Cabinet agree to:

(i)           Note the feedback and learning points, outlined in the report, received from the Community Conservation events held so far.

(ii)          Receive feedback from future events.

Reason:     To increase consultation and engagement to encourage greater resident participation in decision making to build strong communities.