Agenda item

The Transformation Team Manager presented an update on projects supporting the Sustainable Community Strategy. She explained the role of the Surrey Heath Partnership in developing the Strategy and the recent input by the Surrey Heath Health and Wellbeing Board.

The original Strategy, first published in 2009, was intended to be a 25 year vision for the Borough, with the key elements being:

(i)                   To sustain and constantly improve Surrey Heath as a desirable place to live, learn, work and play; and

(ii)                 To support individuals to achieve their full potential as a part of the Local Community.

The Committee noted and considered the Surrey Heath Partnership Action Plan, which detailed projects undertaken to meet the requirements of the Sustainable Community Strategy and future progress.

Members sought clarification regarding figures relating to burglary and drug misuse.  This would be looked into and the information would be circulated to Members.  However, it was noted that there were no major concerns and the general trend was that the figures were decreasing.

Some Members also asked about the future of the Mytchett Children’s Centre.  Information would be circulated to Members.

Members congratulated Sarah Groom and her team on the spotlight events which had taken place and enquired whether at any future events the Youth Council could be invited. It was clarified that the Youth Council had been invited but the time of the events were not the most beneficial to the group.  Sarah explained that the team were looking at better ways to reach younger people of the community. It was concluded that the most efficient way to reach young people was to get out and about in the community and meet them face to face.

Some Members were concerned about dangerous parking outside schools and wondered whether the Council’s Parking Team could have an influence on this. 

Two typos on page 37 were noted.

Resolved that:

i)                  the report be noted;

ii)               the team be congratulated on the successful spotlight on public services events;

iii)             how young people can contribute to the strategy input be Investigated; and

iv)             enforcement on parking at schools be reviewed.