Issue details

Purpose of Report: This report sets out a new model for neighbourhood working in York.

The Cabinet will be asked to approve a new model for neighbourhood working including: the roll out of elements of the area working pilot across the city; the introduction of service contracts; a new focus for the Neighbourhood Management Unit; reorganisation of other front-line posts to support the new way of working.

This report was slipped from the October meeting to the November meeting to allow further work to be undertaken on the options. This report was slipped to the December meeting to enable additional work to be undertaken on the report. This report was then slipped to the January meeting to allow time to take account of initial findings from the Fairness Commission. The report has now been slipped to the March meeting to await the outcome of the budget process.