To present a “State of Constituency” picture to consider priorities for the remainder of 2013/14.

A presentation will be made on this item.

Caroline Laing, Constituency Manager gave a presentation to the Committee on a ‘State of the Constituency’ picture.

She highlighted the Neighbourhood Plans, emerging issues and key points from an initial Constituency Profile produced by Public Health. She proposed the creation of a ‘Priority and Spend Task & Finish Group’ which could undertake more work in identifying priorities. A constituency profile would be shared with Members to help in this task and help in determining longer term priorities for 2014/15 onwards.

The emerging issues had predominantly been identified in workshops with Members but had also been informed from partner agencies.

Resolved -

(1)  That the contents of the presentation be noted.

(2)  That the creation of a ‘Priority and Spend Task and Finish Group’ to agree key priorities and spend for the remainder of 2013/14 and in the longer term, be agreed.

(3)  That the Task and Finish Group be comprised of six Members (4:2), plus two community representatives.

(4)  That officers seek nominations from Members of the Committee for participation in the Task and Finish group.