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Report of the Cabinet Member for Communities, detailing the Executive’s response to the Overview and Scrutiny Management’s inquiry into the Big Society, attached.

DECISION MADE: (Ref: CAB 12/13 8650)

On consideration of the report of the Cabinet Member forCommunities, Cabinet agreed the following:

(i)  To approve the highlighted recommendations from the OSMC Inquiry for implementation set out in Appendix 1.

(ii)  To approve engaging in initial discussion with Southampton Connect in relation to taking a lead role in coordinating, overseeing and monitoring outcomes for the city.

(iii)  To approve the statement of principles set out in Appendix 2.

(iv)  To delegate authority to the Director of Environment and Economy, following consultation with the Cabinet Member for Communities, to do anything necessary to give effect to the recommendations contained in this report.