Agenda and minutes
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Apologies for Absence and Substitutions Minutes: Apologies for absence were submitted on behalf of Councillor June Harrison. Councillor Stewart Eaves acted as a substitute representative
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Declarations of Interest and Dispensations Minutes:
Councillor Judith Addison declared an interest that she had been a Trustee Member of Citizens Advice for 9 years.
No other declarations of interest or dispensations were declared at the meeting
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Minutes of Last Meeting To submit the Minutes of the Communities and Wellbeing Overview and Scrutiny Committee held on 11th July 2018 for approval as a correct record. Minutes: The Minutes of the Communities and Wellbeing Overview and Scrutiny Committee held on Wednesday, 11th July 2018 were submitted for approval as a correct record.
Resolved - That the Minutes be received and noted.
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Homelessness in Hyndburn To review issues surrounding homelessness in Hyndburn.
Item to be deferred to the next Committee Meeting Minutes: The Chair reported that the item ‘Homelessness in Hyndburn’ would be deferred to a future meeting.
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Citizens Advice - Issues facing Residents of Hyndburn To receive a presentation from the Citizens Advice Rossendale and Hyndburn. Minutes: The Committee received a presentation from Citizens Advice Rossendale and Hyndburn.
Chief Officer, Rachel Whippy and Chair of the Trustee Board, Nick Pilling provided details of how the organisation makes a difference to the people of Hyndburn. They also thanked the Council for the grant provided to help fund the service.
Information in the presentation included: How people access services, examples of people that have been helped, positive impacts & the difference made, universal credit and outcomes achieved.
A number of questions were asked by Councillors present at the meeting:
· Has the workload increased with universal credit · Are late opening times available · What are the options for those who may not have a smartphone or access to a library · Which organisations does Citizens Advice work with in relation to homelessness · Does the organisation contact landlords direct to help resolve issues · Changes to the disability living allowance · Has the merger with Rossendale helped
The Chair reported that the next meeting would be on the 31st September and a number of questions raised at the meeting could be put to the DWP who would be in attendance.
Resolved - That the presentation and update be noted.
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