Decision details

The Director of Communities and Environment submitted a report which sought endorsement of the Compact for Leeds 2017 together with supporting Codes of Practice on Commissioning and Working Together, and which looked to secure the Board’s support around the promotion and implementation of the Compact.

Responding to a Member’s enquiry, the Board’s attention was drawn to details within the submitted report which illustrated how the Council’s investment levels in the third sector had increased over recent years.

The Board highlighted the fundamental role played by the third sector in Leeds, with emphasis being placed upon the key relationships which continued to be developed between the Council, partner organisations and the third sector across the city.

In response to a Member’s comments regarding the Compact and its relationship with the Commission for Local Government, it was highlighted that the third sector’s key role in the development of civic enterprise would be considered in further detail as part of the Commission’s refresh, with it also being highlighted how the principles of the Commission were embedded within the aims of the Compact. 

RESOLVED –

(a)  That the Compact for Leeds 2017, together with the supporting Codes of Practice, be endorsed and formally adopted by Leeds City Council;

(b)  That the Executive Member for Communities, Leeds City Council Directors and the Operational People’s Commissioning Board be requested to support the continued and further development of a thriving third sector, enabling staff to implement and work within the spirit and practice of the Compact and the associated Codes, and to contribute towards the evaluation of their impact.