NEW PILOT SCHEME LOOKS TO CUT DUPLICATION AND BOOST LOCAL DECISION MAKING (York Liberal Democrats)

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NEW PILOT SCHEME LOOKS TO CUT DUPLICATION AND BOOST LOCAL DECISION MAKING

July 9, 2010 12:00 AM

Plans will be put before City of York Council's Executive later this month for a pilot scheme that looks to increase cooperation between different organisations delivering services in six wards in the city.

The scheme will see City of York Council work with partner organisations and local residents in the six wards to assess the services that each organisation provides in the area and look for ways in which the services can be improved.

Residents will be able to meet with their local Neighbourhood Management Team throughout the pilot and will have the opportunity to influence how services are delivered.

The six month pilot will cover Acomb, Dringhouses and Woodthorpe, Holgate, Micklegate, Rural West and Westfield wards. The wards have been chosen in order to test the new approach over a range of different communities.

Liberal Democrat Council Leader and Westfield Ward Councillor, Andrew Waller said, "This pilot aims to create a more locally based approach to providing services in the city. It will mean the Council, Police and health services can work together with the voluntary sector to work more efficiently and provide better problem solving."

"By working together the different organisations will also be able to assess the services they provide and cut out duplication and make resources go further."

"The Liberal Democrat administration supports local decision making and this pilot scheme looks to give local residents more control over the services provided in their area. Increasing the link between the local community and the organisations working in the area will ensure services are more effectively tailored to meet the needs of local people."

The plans will go before the Council's Executive on 20th July.