Issue - meetings

[To receive an update on the Communication Plan for the Board.]

Richard Welch, Head of Partnerships and Commercial Services (Education) delivered the Communication Plan Update presentation which provided an overview of recent and planned communications and engagement.

It was reported that there had been a great deal of activity around the launch of the NHS COVID-19 app and local Tier 2 restrictions which had then been followed by information on the national lockdown. Leaflets had been distributed to low uptake areas with information regarding test centres and the introduction of the COVID Secure Scheme had been publicised. Press releases had gone out reminding residents to observe the restrictions during Hallowe’en and Bonfire Night with alternative solutions to the usual customs.

It was noted that future campaigns had been planned around Testing Sites/ potential pilot opportunities; Business support; a ‘Shop Local’ campaign, Ongoing key Public Health messages as well as enforcement work with Police and WMCA Youth Engagement to try and establish what was important to young people. In addition, a great deal of background work around Mental Health support had been undertaken and there would be something in the near future.

In terms of the Councillor and Community Champions, it was highlighted that Councillor Rupinderjit Kaur, Councillor Simon Bennett and Councillor Zareena had been nominated as political leads. They had been furnished with key messages and contact information to provide support to constituents and had been engaged in producing video content for social media. Work with Councillors work was ongoing with the Learning Communities Partnership to coproduce material and a task and finish group had been established to take this forward.

Resolved:

That the Communications Plan Update be noted.

[To receive an update on the Communication Plan for the Board.]