Decision details

To consider consultation feedback on community board options and proposals and to make a decision on their possible establishment.

This report sets out a proposed approach for the establishment of community boards following consideration of the consultation results.

RESOLVED:

1.    To agree to set up 16 community boards, with terms of reference as set out in Appendix 2, and boundaries as set out in Appendix 4.

2.    To agree to allocate funding to community board areas to support local projects in accordance with the funding framework as set out in Appendix 3. In 2020/21 there will be three funding streams:

·   Community Area Priorities Fund

·   Health & Wellbeing Fund (one year only)

·   Local Infrastructure Fund

3.    To agree to give delegated authority to the portfolio holder for localism to appoint community board chairmen, normally the term of office shall be two years.

4.    To agree to review the performance of community boards annually, following the production of annual reports by each board, and to review boundaries in light of any future changes in electoral divisions.