Issue - meetings

This report provides an update on the delivery of the two year local area-based financial inclusion project, 4CommunityGrowthYork (4CGY) and presents a proposal to extend the delivery of the project for a further year.

Resolved: That;

                                     i.        The Mid Term Status report for the project and further progress made by the project  be noted.

                                    ii.        The proposed extension of the project (described in paragraphs 19-22 of the report) be approved.

Reason:     To ensure the sustainability of the financial inclusion measures being delivered in community locations

The Executive Member considered a report which provided an update on the delivery of the two year local area-based financial inclusion project, 4CommunityGrowthYork (4CGY) and presents a proposal to extend the delivery of the project for a further year.

The Area-Based Financial Inclusion Project Manager and Head of Communities and Equalities were in attendance to present the report. In response to a question from the Executive Member concerning Ward Committee spend, the Head of Communities and Equalities explained that there was a requirement to develop robust data collection tools to allow for the use of the social value engine in the final project evaluation. Thanks were recorded to those involved in the project.

Resolved: That;

                                     i.        The Mid Term Status report for the project and further progress made by the project  be noted.

                                    ii.        The proposed extension of the project (described in paragraphs 19-22 of the report) be approved.

Reason:     To ensure the sustainability of the financial inclusion measures being delivered in community locations