Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: September 16, 2025

Purpose: The Cabinet will be asked to agree the adoption of a Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise Sector (VCFSE) Compact for the Borough, setting out how the Council and relevant organisations will work together in future for mutual benefit in order to strengthen the relationships between the Council and civil society, leading to better, more responsive services and stronger communities.

Content: Cabinet resolved to:   (i)  Endorse the draft principles and commitments set out in “Stronger Together: Towards a VCFSE Compact Approach for the Borough”, at Appendix 1 to the report;   (ii)  Agree the proposed approach of the Council and the VCFSE sector working together over the course of the next year to develop a more detailed Compact and action plan, with the appropriate governance to oversee delivery; and   (iii)  Delegate authority to the Director of Strategy, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Community Leadership and Engagement, to agree the final Compact and action plan with the VCFSE sector and all other necessary governance or ancillary agreements to fully implement and effect the proposals.