Issue - meetings

RESOLVED that the Portfolio Holder for Communities and IT takes this report and consults with the organisations that TDC works closely with (including CAB, CVS, Foodbanks (including Exeter) (HITS, THAT), Community Transport, Teign Housing) and Local Government Association to see if this matches their perceptions on the ground - and with that feedback works closely with officers and Overview & Scrutiny Committee to develop an action plan, improvements and solutions.

The Portfolio Holder for Communities and IT presented the report to highlight the significant actions and resources already undertaken by the council to mitigate the causes and impact of poverty locally.

The Leader commented that views should be sought from all organisations whose work aimed to alleviate poverty. It was known that a consequence of poverty was a shorter life expectancy and it was important that all councillors work with communities to tackle this issue.

RESOLVED that the Portfolio Holder for Communities and IT takes this report and consults with the organisations that TDC works closely with (including CAB, CVS, Foodbanks (including Exeter) (HITS, THAT), Community Transport, Teign Housing) and Local Government Association to see if this matches their perceptions on the ground - and with that feedback works closely with officers and Overview & Scrutiny Committee to develop an action plan, improvements and solutions.