Decision details

The Committee resolved:-

(i)             to instruct the Chief Officer – Early Intervention and Empowerment, to circulate information regarding work that had been carried out in respect of tackling stigma to assist those seeking to access services and support;

(ii)            to agree the principles for a Citizens’ Assembly described in the report;

(iii)          to instruct the Chief Officer Early - Intervention and Community Empowerment, to further develop plans for a Citizens’ Assembly including potential topics for the Assembly to consider which may include looking at gender inequality, and report back to the Committee on 10 May 2023, noting that any budget requirements would need to be considered by the Finance and Resources Committee; and

(iv)          to approve the draft Terms of Reference for a Citizens’ Assembly as attached at Appendix 1 of the report.