Any Other Business
To discuss any items of AOB.
Minutes:
The following items of AOB were raised:
Council Budget
It was noted that the new coalition Government had announced that Local Government grants would be reduced by approximately £1.2B this year. The reduction of funding that Haringey would face was estimated to be between £6m and £9M and this would be split between both revenue and capital budgets.
It was anticipated that the Area Based Grant would be heavily reduced as it was one of the most flexible streams of funding. The Board was advised that the HSP Executive had agreed that it would hold a dedicated session (in July, once the Government’s emergency budget had been announced) to develop a process and criteria against which priorities for funding could be established. It had also agreed that no new financial commitments should be made.
Once further information was available each of the Thematic Boards would be advised.
Police Budget
It was noted that the Police Service was also expecting significant cuts to funding as of the current financial year. At present the Government was being lobbied to give an indication of the funding available prior to the Comprehensive Spending Review in the autumn.
Once further information had been received the Board would be advised.
Problem Solving Awards
It was noted that this event was being held at the end of the month and partners were asked to advise the MPS of any initiatives or examples of work that they felt should be recognised.
The Board was advised that Haringey had put forward a problem solving project on burglary.
National Peace Week
The theme for this year’s Peace Week would be ‘giving back’ and was intended to highlight the message that everyone had something to give back to their communities. This would be targeted at nineteen to twenty-six year olds.
The Chair requested that more information with respect to this was circulated once it became available.
Young Haringey Hero Awards
This event was being on 9 July at the Bernie Grant Centre and members of the Board were welcome to attend. Further details could be obtained from Jennifer James.
It was noted that this would be last meeting that Eliza Meechan would be attending before she went on Maternity Leave in August. The Board wished her well and thanked her for contribution.
RESOLVED:
To note the items of AOB raised above.