Issue - meetings

The item was introduced by Spencer Payne (Service Manager, Business Intelligence). He reminded members the panel had been set up to engage residents over policy matters, and a request had been made to provide an update after the panel had been running for 12 months. Spencer Payne said the work the panel had been undertaking over the past year was outlined in the appendix to the main report. It was felt that good intelligence had been provided by the panel and they had provided a positive contribution that had helped to influence policy making, particularly in relation to the sustainable futures strategy and the approach to levelling up.

Responding to a question from the Chair, Spencer Payne said officers would track who had contributed to each of the four surveys. If people had not been contributing then they would be contacted to see if they wished to continue.

Members noted the contents of the report.