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STRONGER COMMUNITIES STRATEGY AND DELIVERY PLAN

Meeting: 30/01/2019 - Bradford West Area Committee (Item 47)

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The report of the Strategic Director, Place (Document “Z”) asks the Area Committee to consider the Stronger Communities Strategy and Delivery Plan, produced by the Bradford Stronger Communities Partnership. 

 

Recommended –

 

Bradford West Area Committee is asked to note the work carried out in the development of the Bradford Stronger Communities Strategy and Delivery Plan by the Stronger Communities Partnership.

(Zahra Niazi – 01264 436082)

 

 

Additional documents:

Decision:

Resolved –

 

(1)       That the work carried out in the development of the Bradford     Stronger Communities Strategy and Delivery Plan by the Stronger   Communities Partnership.be noted.

 

(2)       That that Integration Strategy Programme Lead be praised for the         detailed verbal presentation of the report; the Portfolio Holder,        Neighbourhoods and Community Safety be thanked for the Strong     Communities Strategy for the Bradford District 2018 – 2023; and, a             further gratitude be extended to the Bradford Stronger     Communities Partnership Board.

 

ACTION: Strategic Director, Place

 

 

Minutes:

The report of the Strategic Director, Place (Document “Z”) asked the Area Committee to consider the Stronger Communities Strategy and Delivery Plan, produced by the Bradford Stronger Communities Partnership. 

 

The Integration Strategy Programme Lead was in attendance and with the invitation of the Chair introduced the report to the Committee.

 

A question and answer session ensued:

·         What mechanisms would be implemented to raise awareness of ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes?

o   Intentions were to establish a central hub so that all information on all  providers of ESOL and other services could be accessed at one central point for easy access. There would be immense outreach awareness work undertaken to make people aware of the ESOL services within the central hub;

·         What did the service anticipate in the next 2 years?

o   In terms of service, to continue delivering. In relation to people having accessed an ESOL provision, independence, pride and a strong sense of belonging;

·         In relation to the new governance arrangements being developed to formalise the ‘Partnership Board’ and the decision making processes, were there intentions to have community Members on the board?

o   The board membership would consist of 20 Members: 12 Statutory and non-statutory services. 5 residents living across the District in Keighley, Shipley, Bradford East, Bradford West and Bradford South. 3 reserved for specific skills or expertise. The membership makeup of the board would represent the whole district; and,

·         There were a number of services delivery ESOL throughout Bradford therefore would the service phase into partnership working?

o   There were a large number of ESOL classes in communities but not all services were captured by local residents. It was paramount that the service to establish the provision then a large number of the work would be commissioned out.

 

During the discussion, the following points were made:

·         Learning the English language was not only about gaining employment but being able to communicate in different environments with various people in the country’s dominant language;

·         Many people who were economically inactive were in fact incredibly valuable and by attaining basic English language skills through easy access would have a positive impact on their present circumstances; and,

·         Through consultations, it was apparent that people had a strong desire to speak the English language but unfortunately, the courses available at present were not being accessed due to confusion of locations of services.

 

The Committee welcomed the initiative and praised the service in establishing a service that targeted the hard to reach people.

 

Resolved –

 

(1)       That the work carried out in the development of the Bradford     Stronger Communities Strategy and Delivery Plan by the Stronger   Communities Partnership.be noted.

 

(2)       That that Integration Strategy Programme Lead be praised for the         detailed verbal presentation of the report; the Portfolio Holder,        Neighbourhoods and Community Safety be thanked for the Strong     Communities Strategy for the Bradford District 2018 – 2023; and, a             further gratitude be extended to the Bradford Stronger     Communities Partnership Board.

 

ACTION: Strategic Director, Place