Representatives of the Community, Voluntary and Faith sector Reference Group presented the report of the Director of Law and Governance which provided updates from the Group on their work to deliver prototypes of support arrangements at community level in line with legislation and guidance. In particular was the development of Community Hubs. Two further areas of work, in support of the principles and application of working together in partnership, were presented, being the People Plan for Nature and Street Safety tackling antisocial behaviour.

Resolved - That

(1)   the continuing progress of the CVF Reference Groups work on Community Hubs, Family Hubs and Green and Open Spaces be noted;

(2)   the contents of the attached reports, and the continuing involvement and support to the delivery of the Council’s approved Health and Wellbeing Strategy and to the continued development of work for engagement with communities and residents be noted.