Issue - meetings

Report of the Deputy Chief Executive (Community Direction).

The Executive was informed of the development of a model of sustainable community led solutions proposed for St Peter’s Drive, Thornton, through the provision of a Neighbourhood Action Hub, following the ‘Neighbourhood Takes Charge’ project in the same area. It was stated that this was a pilot model which could be used in other areas. All Members present felt that it was an important initiative which would bring agencies and the community together. On the motion of Councillor Bray, seconded by Councillor Bill, it was

RESOLVED –

(i)         work already undertaken in St Peter’s Drive, Thornton, be noted;

(ii)        the development of a community led solution in St Peter’s Drive, Thornton, by way of a Neighbourhood Action Hub, be approved;

(iii)       a one off capital budget of £15,500 financed from revenue to fund the set up costs of the hub, be approved;

(iv)       a supplementary budget of £23,311 to fund revenue costs of the hub to be funded from the HRA regeneration reserve be approved.