Decision Maker: Executive

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: December 1, 2025

Purpose: To review the existing Community Service Level Agreements (SLAs) between Fareham Borough Council and the three current providers of community services, namely Citizens Advice Fareham, Community First and Fareham Shopmobility.   To propose continuation of the SLAs for a further 3 years with an option to extend these terms for a further 2 years.   Fareham Borough Council provides free, impartial and independent advice, information and guidance to Fareham’s residents and communities:   ·         Citizens Advice Fareham provides free, impartial and independent advice, information and guidance to Fareham’s residents in need.   ·         Community First is funded to provide support to Fareham’s charitable community organisations around securing and retaining volunteers, in addition to delivering the Community Showcase, a promotion and networking event for the voluntary sector.   ·         Fareham Shopmobility (managed by Community First) provides mobility scooters, electric and manual wheelchairs to people with limited mobility living within or visiting the Borough.   The report reviews the work carried out by each of these services and proposes that the Council enters into three new 3-year Service Level Agreements to secure their continuation.

Content: RESOLVED that the Executive approves new 3-year Service Level Agreements, commencing on 1 April 2026, with an option of extending for a further 2 years, for   (a)  Citizens Advice Fareham at £120,000 per year;   (b)  Community First at £12,000 per year; and   (c)  Fareham Shopmobility at £7,350 per year.