TOPIC House PACT, a bit quieter than usual with not too many queries to follow up.
Audit follows a cycle of agenda items but from time to time will investigate a specific issue, which was the case at this meeting. Councillors then asked probing questions of the officers present, both to get to the bottom of difficulties that had been encountered, and help provide a way forward.
Full Council was fairly straightforward, with a joint presentation by the Leader and Director for People, on future strategy to address poverty. A lot needs to be done - the task is both huge & complex - but you have to start somewhere.
DMCC - the full planning group - in the main picked up on planning applications which had been deferred from one of the two sub-committees, to allow for discussion by all councillors.
Equalities was dedicated to looking at the requirements in Wales regarding the Welsh Language. This can be a bit of a thorny topic as the council does a balancing act between adhering to the law, which gives English & Welsh equal parity, yet being very aware of current budget restrictions. Not surprisingly a lively debate ensued!August surgery in the ward was the busiest ever!
Jeff & I always deliver a few leaflets over the weekend
to remind people and this time it certainly worked. Although most enquiries were from those I'd met before
there were still some new faces with new issues.
Had another positive meeting looking at how to bring the Boys & Girls Club back into life, this time open to the public. There were a few words of caution by some in the audience, but it got the backing of the majority of those present, most of whom came up with great ideas on how to make use of the centre.
So on the whole its future looks good.
Les
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