The Deputy Chief Executive/Direct of Corporate Services presented a report providing an overview of what was required by the Council to meet its strategic responsibilities for further improving community cohesion across the borough.

Resolved –

(1)  That Cabinet endorses the suggested approach to further improving community cohesion.

(2)  That Cabinet agrees to receive Community Cohesion progress reports on an annual basis.

(3)  That arrangements be made for a presentation of the Cohesion action plan for all members of the council immediately before the next meeting of the Council Excellence Overview and Scrutiny Committee on 19 November.