Decision details

Mandy Lindley, the Third Sector Commissioning Manager, presented the report which sought continued commitment and a formal signing of the Portsmouth Compact Agreement by the Cabinet Member for Resources (this had been separately signed off by the Voluntary Sector Network in June).  She outlined the evolution of the document and changes to funding arrangements.  In 2013 the Peer Review required the compact to be reviewed to ensure it is fit for purpose, and this had been out to consultation.  Questions were raised regarding the cost of changing the logo and it was confirmed that there had been no cost to the City Council, and this helped to identify a new brand for all the partners to identify with and this would help raise the profile of the Compact.

DECISION that the Resources Portfolio Holder

(1) notes the changes to the Compact

(2) approves the Council's continued commitment and

(3) signs the Portsmouth Compact Agreement.