Issue - meetings

A presentation will be provided.

The Board received a report and presentation setting out the role of the new Community Engagement Framework (CEF) and how it was being developed.

It was noted that there were three key reasons for establishing a CEF:

• To reaffirm the HSPs commitment to community engagement
• To promote and share partnership understanding of principles and community engagement
• To identify and prioritise areas for development

There were several national and local drivers for forming the CEF including the Local Government and Involvement in Public Health Act and Local Area Agreement (LAA) targets.

The Board was advised that the HSP Performance Management Group (PMG) had established a multi agency sub group to lead on the delivery of the CEF. 

The first phase of the consultation process had now concluded and the second phase was due to commence on 5 March. This would include publishing the consultation document on the Council’s website and circulating this Voluntary Sector groups for feedback. A questionnaire would also be circulated as part of this seeking specific comments in relation to the vision, definition and principles of the CEF. 

During the second phase a each of the Thematic Boards would also be provided with an opportunity to discuss and comment on the draft CEF. Members of the Board were asked to provide any comments on the draft document to the Council’s Corporate Policy team by 21 April.

It was noted that the third phase of the consultation process would take place in the Autumn and would focus primarily on the development of the Action Plan.

The Chair noted that the CLF was holding an event on 21 April where the CEF would form the main item for discussion.

RESOLVED:

That the presentation be noted.