Agenda item

Report of the Head of Community Services

The Head of Community Services presented the report and the Portfolio Holder spoke in support.

A presentation was then given to Members and guest representatives from the Citizens Advice Bureau and Age UK were invited to address the Committee in relation to the service information within the report.

Members were pleased with the positive information shared with the committee and the work being undertaken by voluntary groups.  Comments were made on the positive returns detailed within the report and it was hoped that this type of information was included in future reports along with calculations. A Member remarked on the digital exclusion concerns raised in the report and felt that joint working with Age UK would be beneficial moving forward.     

Following a question from a Member, clarification was given on the community grant criteria in relation to religious groups, and a discussion followed on the applications made by these groups for religious events and activities. 

The Chairman thanked the officers and guests for their attendance.