Issue - meetings

The Communications and Engagement Manager submitted a report on the East Herts Sustainable Community Strategy (2009 to 2024) and of the progress made.  The Engagement and Partnerships Team Leader provided the background to the report, including the work of the Local Strategic Partnerships (LSPs) and the subsequent launch of the Sustainable Community Strategy (SCS) in 2009. 

The LSP has focused its priorities as:-

·        Promoting economic wellbeing;

·        Supporting vulnerable people; and

·        Community safety.

In response to a question about performance reward grant, the Chief Executive and Director of Customer and Community Services explained the background in terms of the Government’s initial funding of LSPs, Local Area Agreements and how the grant funding had been allocated between the District and Hertfordshire County Council.  Bids which had been supported by the LSP and which met specific criteria, were detailed in the Essential Reference Papers, attached to the report now submitted.

Councillor N Symonds expressed concern regarding the absence of “Dial a Ride” in villages.  The Chief Executive and Director of Customer and Community Services stated that the facility was provided by the County Council and suggested  the Member might wish to discuss this further with their County Council representatives in attendance.

The Committee received the report and endorsed the Strategy’s priorities.

RESOLVED  - that (A) the progress made by the Local Strategy Partnerships (LSPs) on the delivery of the Sustainable Community Strategy (SCS) be supported; and

(B) the LSP’s three priorities as detailed in the report now submitted, be endorsed.