Issue - meetings

That the new Dacorum Compact (2015 – 2019) be approved.

Decision

That the new Dacorum Compact (2015 – 2019) be approved.

Reason for Decision

To seek the agreement for the new Dacorum Compact (2015 – 2019).

Implications

Financial

There are no financial implications for the Dacorum Compact.

Value for Money

The Dacorum Compact will promote greater partnership working between sectors, improved relationships which can lead to enhanced service delivery and efficiencies.

Risk Implications

If the commitments in the new Dacorum Compact are not carried out it may be open to criticism from the Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) but this has been mitigated by extensive consultation and involvement of both statutory and VCS to try to ensure the commitments are attainable and agreeable. Also section titled ‘Who to contact if things go wrong’ on page 11 includes peaceful resolution and signposting to Community Action Dacorum for further help.

·        By not having an up to date, current and agreed Dacorum Compact, it could lead to a breakdown in working relationships between Dacorum Borough Council and the VCS.  This is particularly important at this current time as the Council are embarking on commissioning services with the funding that was previously allocated through the Strategic Partner Programme. 

Community Impact Assessment

Community Impact Assessment carried out 28 October 2015

Health And Safety Implications

None.

Corporate Objectives

1.     Community Capacity: enabling self-help and volunteering to build communities.

2.     Dacorum Delivers: developing more effective ways of delivering services which meet customer expectations.

Advice

The Portfolio Holder for Residents & Corporate Services explained that the Dacorum Compact is a local agreement between the statutory sector and the VCS. It was initially agreed and published in 2002 and then refreshed in 2007/8. Dacorum has a long history of partnership working across the two sectors but with changes to the relationship such as commissioning, it is important to have an up to date Compact which reflects the current context.

The Portfolio Holder for Environmental, Sustainability & Regulatory Services asked if this would be published on the council’s website.

In addition, the Portfolio Holder for Residents & Corporate Services requested that it be advertised on the front page of the website, on the moving scroll.

E Tweed confirmed it would be published on the council’s website and she would speak to Communications with regards to including it on the front page scroll.

Consultation

Consultation took place with:

·       DBC staff, CMT and managers of people

·       Strategic Partners and the wider Voluntary & Community Sector

·       All Council Members 

Voting

None.