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Resolved that Councillor L V Walton be elected Vice Chair for the Municipal Year 2023-2024.
In accordance with the Code of Conduct adopted by the City & County of Swansea, no interests were declared.
Resolved that the Minutes of the Social Care & Tackling Poverty Service Transformation Committee held on 12 June 2023 be approved and signed as a correct record.
Lee Cambule, Tackling Poverty Service Manager presented a “For Information” report to update the Social Care & Tackling Poverty Service Transformation Committee on the refresh of the corporate Tackling Poverty Strategy and to feedback on initial themes. Contributions towards the co-production and engagement process, to inform the initial draft of the strategy ahead of its formal consultation phase should be emailed to tacklingpoverty@swansea.gov.uk .
Jane Whitmore and Mark Gosney provided a presentation on the Levelling Up Grant Process and Criteria. The officers outlined the background, purpose, priority areas, criteria, examples, 4 possible options, impact, proposed timeline and risks / interdependencies. The Committee were asked their views on which areas to target and to identify the criteria for applications. The Committee provided some initial views on the options available, however they felt that as this was such an important decision, more time be given for members to consider the options further and suggested a workshop be arranged in August / September. Resolved that: 1) Officers provide further information on clear outcomes on the basis of extending timescales into the next financial year; 2) A workshop be convened in August / September.
The Chair presented the Draft Work Plan for 2023-2024. Resolved that the Draft Work Plan for 2023-2024 be approved.
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