Agenda item - Pride in Place Programme

7.1      Councillor Williams introduced the item and discussed the role of chair of the board for the programme.

7.2      In response to Katie Mercer’s comments regarding the chair role, Councillor Williams advised that there would be a dedicated local authority officer to do the admin and there would be expenses for childcare etc available.

7.3      Ben D’Montigny shared feedback from a resident in Moulsecoomb who found the programme in their area to be really interesting.

7.4      Councillor Williams discussed the timeline, advising that they would be appointing the chair and establishing the Neighbourhood Board in April and then the project would be developed from there.

7.5      In response to Matthew Jackson’s question regarding the make-up and decision making of the board, Councillor Willliams advised that following the appointment of the chair, membership will be considered and will include local ward councillors for the area and community representatives.

7.6      In response to Ben D’Montigny’s question regarding boundaries, Councillor Williams advised that this is something the chair and board would decide.