Issue - meetings

To consider a report by the Head of Policy and Strategic Services seeking approval for the Sustainable Community Strategy. NB the Strategy is not included within these papers and will be despatched separately.

Requested that the development of effective transport networks that meet the demands of the area, improved recreational facilities for young persons, the guided bus network and road safety be included as part of the Sustainable Community Strategy’s priorities.

Further to Minute No. 03/66 and by way of report by the Head of Policy and Strategic Services (a copy of which is appended in the Minute Book) the Cabinet, were acquainted with the contents of a draft revised Sustainable Community Strategy for Huntingdonshire which sets out arrangements for involving partners and stakeholders, including the business and voluntary sectors, in the process of improving the economic, social and environmental wellbeing of the District. 

In discussing the six strategic themes within the Strategy, Executive Councillors –

·  noted revised versions of the elements relating to Children and Young People and to the Environment; and

·  requested the inclusion of appropriate references to the development of effect transport networks to meet the demands of the area, improved recreational facilities for young people, improvements in road safety for children and the guided bus network.

Having noted the work in progress and that the next stage of the strategy’s development would be the refinement of the specific objectives and action planning, it was

RESOLVED

  that the contents of the report be noted and an updated version of the Sustainable Community Strategy submitted to a future meeting.