Agenda item

The Cabinet noted a report of the Corporate Director of Neighbourhoods and Climate Change that provided an update on issues being addressed by the County Durham Partnership (CDP). The report also included updates on other key initiatives being carried out in partnership across the county (for copy of report see file of minutes).

The Leader of the Council commented on the good news and hard work being undertaken across the County. Some of the recent highlights included 175 premises registered as warm spaces, the continuing work carried out by Area Action Partnerships and partnership work carried out at a local level on issues such as Cybercrime, tackling isolation and loneliness in older people. Councillor Hopgood applauded the work of the partnership with vital humanitarian support work and the inspiring projects, both large and small and excellent work taking place across the County.

Councillor E Scott, Cabinet Portfolio Holder for Economy and Partnerships echoed the comments expressed by the Leader of the Council in a report which highlighted the impressive extent of partnership working taking place across the County with everyone working together with common goals. Councillor E Scott informed Cabinet that the review of Community Engagement had made excellent progress since the last stage. Proposals were now being consulted upon with both partners and residents.

Resolved:

That the report be noted.