Issue - meetings

Briefing and answers to questions from Councillor Matt Cooke, Cabinet Member for Community Cohesion and Involvement.

The Committee received a briefing and responses to questions from the Cabinet Member for Community Cohesion and Involvement.

The Committee asked for clarification of the position regarding vacancies in the Neighbourhood Management team, and it was agreed that this information would be re-presented and circulated to the Committee. The Committee  also expressed concern that Neighbourhood Managers were not always being provided with the information they needed, and it was reported that mechanisms to support Neighbourhood Managers had been put in place. Cllr Cooke added that there was an opportunity to provide greater clarity regarding the work of the Neighbourhood Management team, and that this would be communicated to all Members when the work was complete.

The Committee emphasised the importance of consultation, and suggested that the Cabinet Member for Community Cohesion and Involvement should lead on consultation across all Council services.

 In response to issues discussed relating to the Members Enquiry process, it was suggested that the Cabinet Member look obtaining feedback from Members in order to measure the quality of the service provided. It was noted that response times had improved, and all Members were encouraged to notify the Cabinet Member of any specific concerns they had regarding the Members Enquiry process directly.

RESOLVED

That the briefing and answers to questions be noted.