Issue details

Involving the Whole Community; the Kent Approach to Literacy and Reading 2011-2021

Endorsement of the above

 

Decision type: Key

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Decision due: 23 May 2011 by Cabinet

Department: Customer & Communities Directorate

Consultation process

N/a

Consultees

The Kent Approach is based on all 3:

 

Informing Only

We seek to raise awareness of individuals and organisations across Kent of

the importance of literacy and reading and to signpost them to advice and

support

 

Who is it necessary to consult?

The Kent Approach is based on an on-going consultation with individuals and organisations across Kent

 

Has the matter already been discussed by a Policy, Overview and Scrutiny Committee?:

The Kent Approach has been discussed at Communities POSC on 11th January 2011 and CFE Learning and Development POSC on 1st March

 

Is the matter referred to in your Business Plan or Medium Term Capital Programme?

Libraries and Archives Annual Operating Plan

 

 

Closing date for consultation/receiving comments:

On-going and open to comment at any time

 

Financial implications: Gill Bromley; Libraries and Archives; 01622 696480; Email gill.bromley@kent.gov.uk

Legal implications: 11/01634

Equalities implications: The Kent Approach to Literacy and Reading will be significant in terms of its effects on communities living or working in an area comprising two or more electoral divisions in the area of the local authority.

Documents

  • Communities POSC paper January 2011 including appendix