Agenda item

Report of the Director of Community and Children’s Services

Members received a report of the Director of Community and Children’s Services in respect of the Dragon Café, which launched in February this year.  Members were very pleased to note that, due to the success of the project, the staff at the Café had won the ‘Town Clerk’s Award for Customer Excellence’ and asked for their congratulations to be passed onto the team.  Officers advised that the sessions ran in parallel with children’s activities which encouraged parents to read with their children.  Members noted that recent research into such initiatives had concluded a very positive impact on a mother’s mental health, as well as providing an opportunity for isolated parents to socialise. 

Members were very supportive of the Cafe and would encourage a recommendation to Policy and Resources Committee for the funding to be permanent.

RESOLVED, that – the report be noted.