Issue - meetings

To seek approval for the Worcester Partnership’s Terms of Engagement.

(Report attached)

RECOMMENDED that

the protocol be endorsed, as reported, subject to an amendment to paragraph 6 as follows:

‘Engage with businesses and the third sector where appropriate and jointly consult stakeholders, including the public, before major decisions are made.’

Members considered a protocol that had been agreed by all members of the Worcestershire Partnership with regard to future budget decisions.

The Chief Executive reported that significant reductions in public sector funding were anticipated in the future.

Members were informed that a protocol had been developed which sought to ensure that all Partners take a more joined up approach to budget decisions and their potential impact on communities.

RECOMMENDED that

the protocol be endorsed, as reported, subject to an amendment to paragraph 6 as follows:

‘Engage with businesses and the third sector where appropriate and jointly consult stakeholders, including the public, before major decisions are made.’’