Agenda

To issue a welcome to those present, and to confirm if there are any apologies for absence.

Members will be asked to declare any interests they may have in the business to be discussed.

The minutes of the meeting of the Culture and Neighbourhoods Scrutiny Commission held on 3 September and the special meeting held on 8 October have been circulated, and Members will be asked to confirm them as a correct record.

The Chair is invited to make any announcements as they see fit. 

Any questions, representations and statements of case submitted in accordance with the Council’s procedures will be reported.

Any petitions received in accordance with Council procedures will be reported.

The Chair of the task group submits a report examining Community Asset Transfer policy implementation. 

The Director of Neighbourhood and Environmental Services and the Director of Corporate Services submit reports providing an update on the City Council’s Pride in Place Impact Fund programme and an outline of the Pride in Place Programme.

The Director of Neighbourhood and Environmental Services submits a report providing an outline of how Ward Funding was spent across the city between April 2025 and March 2026. This report seeks to provide an insight into the variety of projects and initiatives that took place in the wards, and some of those that were important to residents locally.

The Director of Neighbourhood and Environmental Services submits a report and presentation outlining progress with the implementation of the decision taken in March 2026 for the Future Provision of Libraries and Community Centres.

Members of the Commission will be asked to consider the work programme and make suggestions for additional items as it considers necessary.