We need a champion

I am concerned that the West already have a 3rd sector assembly, and we're lagging behind them on this. I hope we can catch up soon.

But it's become clear that we need much better understanding in the council itself of what the 3rd Sector is, what it can deliver and how we can fully integrate it with our decision making and commissioning process. Without this the 3rd sector will just become a tumour stuck on the side of the council, and not a gold thread woven through it.

So I have written to Wesley to request that we appoint a member of the Cabinet as a 3rd Sector "Champion" to....you know....champion the 3rd sector.

This way we can ensure that we give consideration to the 3rd sector each time we make a strategy decision.