Issue details

Implementation of the Recommendations of the Poverty and Worklessness Commission

This report sets out proposals for the implementation of the recommendations of the H&F Poverty and Worklessness Commission. It seeks funding for a Policy and Project Officer post and community capacity building resources to establish ‘community hubs’ in areas of deprivation across the borough. It also seeks funding for a review of volunteering across the borough.

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Expenditure/Income over £5m & policies or new income, reserves use, overspend over £300K;

Decision status: No longer a Key Decision

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Notice of proposed decision first published: 07/09/2017

Report access: Open;

Report Type: Key Decision;

Decision due: 4 Jun 2018 by Cabinet

Lead member: Deputy Leader (with responsibility for Children and Education)

Lead director: Director Social Care

Contact: Peter Smith Email: peter.smith@lbhf.gov.uk Tel: 020 8753 2206.

Consultees

Sarah Thomas and Cllr Sue Fennimore