Issue details

The City Council approach to community development

 

 

To consider the report of the Leader of the Council on a community development and community engagement model for the future. The report includes recommendations for increasing investment in the Community Chest Scheme.

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Affects more than 1 ward or a significant community;

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Notice of proposed decision first published: 19/09/2016

This decision will be taken under urgency procedures.

Reason for urgency:
Current grant recipients have had their funding extended to 31/03/17 to enable consultation and consideration on how the grants awards could be managed in the future, to ensure alignment with city council priorities. There is an urgency in proceeding with the consultation so that grant recipients can undertake their own business planning and have timely information on future funding.

Decision due: 19 Oct 2016 by Cabinet

Lead member: Cabinet Member for Communities, Culture and Leisure

Lead director: Chief Strategy Officer

Department: Communities, Culture and Leisure Portfolio

Contact: Carole Binns Email: carole.binns@southampton.gov.uk Tel: 023 8083 4785.

Consultation process

Consultation will be undertaken through dedicated events, face to face meetings and by inviting comment by letter and email.
Representative agencies will be consulted on the most appropriate methods to use.

Consultees

Voluntary sector and community groups and organisations including current and potential recipients of grant funding.
Representative organisations within the voluntary sector.
Officers in relevant departments of the city council including communities and leisure, employment leads, adults, children and housing services, strategy and communications, legal services.

Public Comments may be sent to: Carole Binns carole.binns@southampton.gov.uk

Decisions

Agenda items

Documents

  • The City Council's Approach to Community Development and Community Engagement