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Several items of other business were raised, as follows:

The Chairman praised a recent co-production event organised by Groundswell with Corporation support. He also announced that the Chair of Policy and Resources had given approval for funding a community event, following positive feedback from the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities. Planning for this event was expected to begin later in the month.

The Chairman raised recent resolution sent by the Community and Children’s Services Committee to the Finance Committee, concerning a commitment of funding for homelessness from Council Tax. The Sub-Committee heard the response from Finance Committee, which was supportive of the sentiment but that it was not minded supporting ringfencing/hypothecation at this stage, and suggested that the Chairman meet with the Chairman of the Community and Children’s Services Committee. Following discussion, the Chairman of Community and Children’s Services Committee agreed to take a brief from the Sub-Committee into the upcoming meeting with the Chairman of Finance and report back. Members expressed a desire to ensure that the Corporation pursued funding opportunities linked to the second homes levy and emphasised the need for a clear, committee-backed approach to avoid losing momentum or influence.

Lastly, a Member suggested that the newly formed Local Policing Committee should begin considering rough sleeping and homelessness issues on its agenda. This proposal was welcomed, and the Member committed to raising it at the next meeting.