The review will consider the borough’s approach to tackling poverty, the impact of the pandemic, and make short and long term recommendations to inform future short term and longer-term poverty reduction interventions by the council and its partners.

The Pre-Decision Scrutiny Questions and officer responses were noted.

DECISION

1.    To note the review report and findings, and agree the recommendations set out in the report.

2.    To agree an annual report to Cabinet outlining the progress made implementing the recommendations including our work with partners.

3.    To note the equalities considerations as set out in Paragraph 4 of the report.

Action by:

DIRECTOR OF STRATEGY, IMPROVEMENT AND TRANSFORMATION (S. GODMAN)

(Strategy and Policy Manager, Children and Culture (F. Winter)