Decision details

To consider the motion presented to Council on 16 May 2022 in relation to deprived neighbourhoods across the New Forest.

RESOLVED:

That the Cabinet recommends to Council that:-

1.     the scale of the national and local support measures in place to assist households that are most in need within the District, be noted;

2.     the existing cross-cutting work on-going within the Council and with partners to support those most in need, including those within the most deprived neighbourhoods in the District, continues;

3.     continued support to the Cost of Living Steering Group is provided, bringing a multi-agency approach to tackling issues affecting the most vulnerable in the community, working alongside the Local Partnership Campaign Manager to explore and promote further support to households.

4.     That an annual report on deprivation be considered by the appropriate Overview and Scrutiny Panel.

REASONS FOR DECISION:

As set out in the report.

KEY DECISION:

Report to Cabinet and Full Council.

PORTFOLIO:

Leader / All.

ALTERNATIVE OPTIONS CONSIDERED/REJECTED:

As set out in the report.

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST(S):

None.

DISCUSSION:

Cllr J Davies, the proposer of the original motion, addressed the Cabinet and expressed his disappointment that the recommendations did not adopt the proposals within the original motion.

The Leader highlighted the importance of a transparent report on the deprivation in the District’s area and the proportionate response within available resources.  He highlighted the Council’s long track record of tackling deprivation through partnership working and the golden strand within the Corporate Plan of economic welfare for the people of the New Forest.  It was suggested that an annual report on deprivation could be brought to the relevant Overview and Scrutiny Panel.

Executive Management Team, Cabinet Members