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Cabinet - Monday, 4th March, 2024 6.30 pm
March 4, 2024 View on council website Watch video of meeting Read transcript (Professional subscription required)Summary
In a recent council meeting, several key decisions were made regarding local governance and community services, with a focus on improving public services and updating policies. The meeting was marked by a welcoming of a new councillor and adjustments to the agenda due to administrative errors.
Economic Growth Strategy: The council approved a new Economic Growth Strategy aimed at fostering a prosperous business community. The strategy was reintroduced after a lapse of two years, emphasizing its necessity for economic development. The decision was supported unanimously, reflecting a shared commitment to revitalizing local economic policies.
Family Centre Services: The council decided to restructure family centre services, reducing the number of centres from four to three, with St Luke's closing due to underuse. The decision followed a public consultation showing strong support for maintaining community-focused services. This restructuring aims to enhance service accessibility and efficiency across the city.
Community Response Service and Telecare: Approval was given to introduce a charging system for the Community Response Service and Telecare, aligning it with existing practices and allowing the expansion of service capacity. This change is expected to improve service sustainability and reach more residents in need.
Tenancy Strategy Update: The council updated its tenancy strategy to comply with the Localism Act, ensuring continued support and protection for tenants, especially those facing domestic abuse. This update was necessary to keep the strategy current and effective.
Review of Southend Care Limited and Vectio: An independent review of two council-owned companies led to a decision to continue their operations but with improved governance and operational efficiency. This decision aims to stabilize the companies financially and ensure they effectively serve the community's needs.
Surprisingly, the meeting proceeded smoothly with minimal opposition or debate on the decisions, indicating either a strong alignment among council members or a lack of contentious issues on the agenda.
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