Decision details

Consideration was given to the development of a model for local working across the Cheshire East Authority, recognising the need for community engagement and empowerment mechanisms.

RESOLVED

For the reasons set out in the report: -

That approval be given to: -

            (a) a set of principles to inform the development of local working, both at area and neighbourhood level;

            (b) an outline model of local working detailed in Appendix A as the basis for further work and discussion with

            Members, officers and partners;

            (c) to establish a number of Local Area Partnerships, the number and boundaries to be finalised following

            detailed debate with strategic partners (e.g. police, fire, health, etc.), local councils and third sector representatives;

            (d) draft terms of reference for the Local Area Partnerships so as to inform this detailed debate;

            (e) further work be undertaken on the potential cost of and options for supporting local working as identified

            through ongoing discussion; and

            (f) further work be undertaken on the possible functions which could be delegated to Local Area Partnerships, having regard to existing schemes of delegation across the four authorities and also the views of partners and any

            delegations they may wish to make.