Issue details

New approach to support the community and voluntary sector in Torbay

 

 

Report outlining the Council’s strategic approach to supporting the community and voluntary sector and in particular the Council’s support to the creation of a Community Development Trust.

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: High level of public interest;

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Decision due: 15 May 2013 by Council

Lead member: Executive Lead for Safer Communities and Transport

Lead director: Director of Public Health

Contact: Fran Hughes, Assistant Director Cummunity and Customer Services Email: frances.hughes@torbay.gov.uk.

Consultation process

The proposal is submitted jointly by the Council and representatives from the community and voluntary sector.  Consultation has occured through two "Force for Change" events organised by the sector, and has been debated at the Communities Policy Development Group (which includes community representatives).

Consultees

Community and voluntary sector, ‘Force for Change’ events and Communities Policy Development Group.

Reason for inclusion in Forward Plan: There will be opportunity to work with the community and voluntary sector in a different way, and support the sector as we collectively deal with the range of challenges presented by overall public sector reductions, welfare reform and the ongoing impacts of the recession.

Key Risks: The proposal details the key opportunities from supporting this new partnership arrangement, and the proposal already has the broad support from the community and voluntary sector locally. If this opportunity is not supported, then we will not be able to sustainably provide support to the essential services provided in the community and voluntary sector.

If you want to make representations contact:: Frances Hughes telephone (01803) 208002, email frances.hughes@torbay.gov.uk, postal address Town Hall, Castle Circus, Torquay, TQ1 3DR

Agenda items

 

Contact Governance Support

About the council