Agenda item

Report of the CGO

The Committee received a report of the CGO providing a review of progress towards implementing the Bridging Divides Strategy in Year One (2018-19), including key learning points. The CGO introduced the report and drew Members’ attention to the key points. Both successes and challenges had been identified, and key learning points and recommendations were set out in the report.

In response to a query from a Member, the CGO confirmed that there would be an ongoing relationship with Renaisi who would report at the end of each year. Officers wanted to work closely with Renaisi and appreciated their role as a ‘critical friend’. A Member queried why thirteen grants had not been assigned a geographic location in the report. The CGO responded that this would be explored, with a report back to the July meeting.

The Chairman drew Members’ attention to the table setting out progress towards implementation of each pillar of Bridging Divides and asked the Committee for suggestions on amending the language of ‘cohesive communities’ used in the vision and mission, noting that it was intended to encompass the various strands of City Bridge Trust work. Members made suggestions referencing strength, inclusiveness and the trend elsewhere towards ESG issues, and asked officers to come back with suggested options.

RESOLVED – That the Committee note information on progress towards implementing Bridging Divides to date, including key learning points and recommendations, as presented.