Issue - meetings

To consider the report of the Cabinet Member for Communities and Neighbourhoods updating Members on community engagement work carried out by the Community Wellbeing Team.

RESOLVED that the community engagement work undertaken by the Community Wellbeing Team, particularly using Asset Based Community Development and strengths-based working is noted.

Cabinet considered the report of the Cabinet Member for Communities and Neighbourhoods that updated Members on community engagement work carried out by the Community Wellbeing Team.

The Cabinet Member for Communities and Neighbourhoods noted that the work of the Team had involved broad participation and had a significant impact on people’s lives.  He drew Members’ attention to the sheer number of partner organisations referred to in the report.  The Cabinet Member for Communities and Neighbourhoods advised that community engagement work should be supported going forward as it addresses community concerns and strengthens relationships.

The Cabinet Member for Environment asked that the team be praised for working so hard and effectively across so many different areas.  The Cabinet Member for Culture and Leisure commented that it was quite an achievement that a city as diverse as Gloucester had everyone looking after each other.  He commended the Team for their outstanding work to make the City a great place to live.  The Cabinet Member for Planning and Housing Strategy particularly thanked the Youth Engagement Officer, giving the unprecedented 90 inputs from young people to the Strategic Local Plan as an example of their positive contribution.

RESOLVED that the community engagement work undertaken by the Community Wellbeing Team, particularly using Asset Based Community Development and strengths-based working is noted.