Issue - meetings

Report of the Director of Communities. The Executive Member (Early Intervention), Cllr Bev Murray, has been invited to attend and present the report.

Councillor Bev Murray, Executive Member (Early Intervention), presented a report providing members with a performance update for the Communities and Leisure Directorate which included:

a.    An overall directorate summary and budget position at September 2023,

b.    An overview of key performance measures at quarter two 2023/24, and

c.    An update on the Corporate Strategy projects.

The report also indicated that the Leisure Company transferred over to the Communities Directorate in September 2023, therefore, this is the first time that a report on the Company has come to the Overview and Scrutiny Performance Panel. It was clarified that the Board met on a regular basis (formally four times a year) and held informal meetings / briefings inbetween.to discuss any issues.

Jennifer Mullin, Director of Communities stressed that demand in the area was being looked at with a view to targeting resources to increase leisure centre membership.

Councillor Murray indicated that Cosy Homes Lancashire Scheme was benefiting local residents.  

A question was asked regarding promotion of the Home Energy Support Scheme and availability of information for members. Cllr Murray indicated that the postholder running the scheme had only recently been appointed, however she would circulate information to members.

A question was asked regarding the Anti Social Behaviour action plan.  The Director of Communities explained that Chorley INSPIRE were assisting the Council with their outreach work, which would be the subject of a report to the Overview and Scrutiny Committee on 25 January 2024.

Resolved – That the report be noted.