Issue - meetings

The Board received a progress report on actions agreed at the last Board meeting with the objective of strengthening the partnership and improving focus on delivery of the GBS.

In relation to structuring meetings of the BPP Board to facilitate monitoring of delivery against the GBS, the agenda for meetings now included consideration of strategic items and updates on delivery of the strategy.

The Board noted the progress made in relation to identifying theme leads from partner organisations for each of the seven GBS priorities.

An update was provided in relation to administration of the Greenest Borough innovation fund. Following the distribution of application forms to partners, a total of 12 applications for funding were received by the closing date. A briefing workshop and other promotional work had been undertaken through HAVCO to encourage bids from the third sector, through providing guidance and advice for prospective applicants.

The next stage of the process would be the shortlisting of bids by a panel comprised of selected BPP partners. There was agreement for BPP members to contact Beverley Taylor, Assistant Director (frontline services) with expressions of interest in being a member of the selection panel, with the aim of establishing the panel by the end of July. It was requested that the panel include one of the BPP community representatives.

The potential for linking together projects covering a similar subject area was considered, as several bids had been submitted around engaging with the community and food sustainability.

Concerns were expressed regarding equity of access to the fund, especially in relation to the Federation of Residents’ Associations and Sustainable Haringey. Confirmation was provided that the fund was specifically for the BPP, with all prospective projects sponsored or delivered via the partners with the aim of developing the capacity of the partnership. Additionally, Sustainable Haringey was not eligible for membership of the BPP by virtue of being classified a non-constitutional body.

RESOLVED:

·      That the progress made in taking forward the agreed actions in developing the partnership be noted.

·      That the process for determining success of the Greenest Borough Innovation fund applications be agreed.