Decision details

RESOLVED:

(1)       That the award of £1250 via Delegated Authority to North Herts Emotional Support in Schools Service (NESSIE) to assist with costs associated with providing the on-line and telephone counselling service be noted;

(2)       That the actions taken by the Community Engagement Officer to promote greater community capacity and well-being for Royston be endorsed;

(3)       That the refund in relation to the ‘Free After Three’ parking initiative in Royston, due to this initiative not being used during the Covid-19 pandemic, be returned to the Committee’s budget;

(4)       That the Community Engagement Officer be requested to circulate the proposed refund figures for the ‘Free after Three’ refund by email to Committee Members, County Councillors and Royston First;

(5)       That the Councillor Surgeries in Royston for the remainder of 2020 be held as virtual events on Zoom with the intention of reverting back to face-to-face surgeries in 2021.

(6)       That it be noted that Member-led surgeries would continue to be held as virtual events on Zoom on the first Saturday of every month;

(7)       That the Community Engagement Officer be requested to liaise with the relevant parties to invite those involved in Royston Youth Council to attend the virtual Youth Democracy event taking place in November 2020;

(8)       That Members be requested to advise County Councillor Fiona Hill of any individuals who may wish to represent Royston on the North Herts Youth Council.

REASONS FOR DECISIONS: To ensure the Committee is kept informed of the work of the Community Engagement Officer.