Issue - meetings

RESOLVED: that

1.            the approach to developing Community Wellbeing Hubs in the north and west of the city be approved and authority be delegated to the Director People and Communities to take this forward in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Housing and Communities. Any proposals that require significant change to current buildings will be the subject of a separate cabinet report. 

2.            the proposals for the new approach to community engagement through the introduction of Community Inclusion Officers anchored in the Hub be agreed

3.            a grant programme for Health and Wellbeing and Homework Clubs as set out in the report be agreed

4.            proposals to improve services and increase joined up working in Central Library Hub be agreed

5.            the further development of library services, building on best practice to deliver quality library services and events across the city be approved

Cabinet considered a report outlining proposals for the further development of hubs to help build resilient communities. It was proposed to develop community wellbeing hubs in the north and west of the city which would offer a wide range of independent living services, involve partner organisations and local community groups  ...  view the full minutes text for item 110