Agenda item

The Policy and Partnerships Manager presented the item.  One Newport is a partnership of the main public agencies in Newport including Newport City Council, Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, Gwent Police, Natural Resources Wales and also key local organisations like Newport City Homes and Gwent Association of Voluntary Organisations.

Local Action Plans (LAPs) developed by the five local partnerships that support the Gwent PSB, including One Newport, provide clarity on the local actions required to support the Well-being Objectives agreed by the Gwent PSB for the regional Well-being Plan. The previous plan had come to an end in April. The Policy and Partnerships Manager noted that the new plan would be in place for 5 years and added that all Local Authorities were in a stage of developing local action plans under the regional Gwent Public Services Board based on the priorities of the over-arching strategy.

The Policy and Partnerships Manager informed the Community Council Representatives about the public consultation that was now open on the draft version of Newport’s Local Action Plan. 

The main themes identified from feedback during initial engagement work had been the Economy and Culture, Strengthening the Community and Community Resilience, Cohesion and Safety and the Environment.

The Policy and Partnerships Manager noted that consultation had mainly taken place via online engagement, but also through outreach in public spaces and at local events. The Policy and Partnerships Manager asked the Community Council members for their feedback and added that they would also appreciate the representatives sharing the surveys with their local residents to encourage them to take part. The Policy and Partnerships Manager informed the Community Council Representatives that they were able to provide support for those who were unable to do it online.

The Community Council Representatives asked whether this could be shared on social media so they could promote it in their localised groups.

-          The Policy and Partnerships Manager stated that they could and that they would send a link that could be shared.

The Policy and Partnerships Manager noted that she was happy to take any feedback or Questions from the meeting back but highlighted the importance of encouraging local residents to engage as part of the process.

A Community Councillor noted the quantity of information provided to consider as part of the consultation.

-          The Policy and Partnerships Manager stated that there had been an effort to find a balance in the amount of information provided to encourage informed and meaningful participation and added that if the Community Councils had any questions at a later date, they were welcome to get in touch.

A Community Councillor queried when the consultation period ended.

-          The Policy and Partnerships Manager noted that the end date was the 14^th October but added that as the results were not required to be fed back until December there would be some scope to extend it.

-          A Community Councillor stated that an extension would be a good idea and suggested the end of October.

-          The Policy and Partnerships Manager agreed to the extension.