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RECOMMENDATIONS AND REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES
(a) Public Consultation Strategy (Overview and Scrutiny (Stewardship) Committee Minute No. 10)
The Corporate Support Manager submitted a report (Paper E27) concerning a Public Consultation Strategy. In the ensuing discussion the following were among the points raised:-
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The use of electronic media needed to be developed, despite the fact that a large proportion of elderly residents did not currently use the internet.
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Any consultation exercise should be driven by the Council’s Action Plan and priorities.
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Residents should be encouraged to focus their attention on Babergh Matters and the website.
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The public should be encouraged to raise issues with their local councillor.
RECOMMENDED TO STRATEGY COMMITTEE
That the Public Consultation Strategy set out in Paper E27 and the associated Action Plan attached as Appendices to that paper be approved.
Following consideration of the item by the Overview and Scrutiny (Stewardship) Committee an updated report by Geoff Kistner, Corporate Director and the Corporate Support Manager has been prepared and this is attached.
a) Review of updated Race Equality Scheme and Action Plan 2005 – 08 (Overview and Scrutiny (Community Services) Committee Minute No. 10)
Mike Hammond, Corporate Director, presented a report (Paper E31) concerning a review of the updated Race Equality Scheme and Action Plan for the period 2005 – 2008. It was noted that in line with statutory requirements, the Race Equality Scheme and Action Plan adopted by the Council in May 2002 must be reviewed and updated within three years of adoption. In the course of the discussion of this item it was noted that officers would welcome information from Members on any local minority associations.
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RECOMMENDED TO STRATEGY COMMITTEE
(1) That the Race Equality Scheme and Action Plan as set out in Paper E31 be approved subject to any amendments considered necessary as a result of the consultation process.
(2) That Mike Hammond, Corporate Director, be authorised to make any final adjustments to the Scheme and Action Plan as a result of the consultation process or as required by the Strategy Committee.
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