Issue - meetings

Matter for Decision:  

The report covered the draft Community Wellbeing Portfolio Plan 2014-15, which sets out the strategic objectives for the portfolio for the year ahead, describes the context in which the portfolio was being delivered and details the activities required to deliver the outcomes and the vision. Performance measures and risks are also shown for each strategic objective.

Decision of Executive Councillor for Community Wellbeing:

The Executive Councillor resolved:

     i.        To approve the draft Community Wellbeing Portfolio Plan 2014-15

Reason for the Decision:

As set out in the Officer’s report.

Any Alternative Options Considered and Rejected:

Not applicable.

Scrutiny Considerations:

The Committee received a report from the Executive Councillor for Community Wellbeing regarding Community Wellbeing Portfolio Plan 2014/15.

In response to questions and comments from the Committee, the Executive Councillor provided an update on Greenwich Leisure Limited (GLL). GLL were aware of the shortcomings of their website and were taking appropriate action. There would be a number of summer promotions and an advertising campaign was planned. Transitional issues since being awarded the contract were also being addressed and monitored.

The Committee asked for an update on implementation of the restructure of Community Development and the Children and Young People’s Participation Service (ChYpPs). Officer’s confirmed that the new structure was being implemented and that the ChYpPs team would be taking over Brownsfield Community Centre very soon. The 9 to 13 year old group was confirmed as the key priority of the ChYpPs team. However, the Sports Development service does offer services for the 13 to 17 year old group.

Members made the following comments in response to the report:

     i.        Performance measure for the ChYpPs service were said to be vague.

    ii.        Concerns were raised about the number of staff who remained in the redeployment pool following the restructure.

   iii.        Concerns were raised about the public awareness that School sports facilities could be used by the wider community.

  iv.        ‘Learn to Swim’ access was questioned and how would those who would benefit from it find out about it?

   v.        The Committee questioned the progress on the consultation regarding the Grants Funding review. 

The Executive Councillor updated the Committee on the lasting legacy of the Tour de France.

The Committee resolved by 4 votes to 0 to endorse the recommendations.

The Executive Councillor approved the recommendation.

Conflicts of interest declared by the Executive Councillor (and any dispensations granted)

Not applicable.