Issue - meetings

To consider the report of the Chief Officer Executive Support presenting the Community Engagement Policy and the Community Engagement Toolkitfor approval and adoption.  The policy sets out the Council’s overall approach to community engagement and is complemented by the toolkit which is a comprehensive guide to good practice.  They are both key components of the Council’s strategic approach towards joined-up consultation and engagement.

The Chief Officer Executive Support submitted a report presenting the Community Engagement Policy and the Community Engagement Toolkit for approval and adoption. The policy sets out the Council’s overall approach to community engagement and is complemented by the toolkit which is a comprehensive guide to good practice, both being key components of the Council’s strategic approach towards joined-up consultation and engagement.

RESOLVED –

(a)  That approval be given to the principles set out in the Community Engagement Policy and that it be adopted.

(b)  That the Community Engagement  Toolkit be approved and adopted as the key point of reference and good practice for council staff and members when carrying out effective community engagement and consultation.