Issue - meetings

To consider a report by the Head of Policy and Strategic Services reviewing the Council’s Corporate Plan – “Growing Success”.

Recommended to Council that the updated version of “Growing Success” – the Council’s Corporate Plan be adopted.

Consideration was given to a report by the Head of Policy and Strategic Services (a copy of which is appended in the Minute Book) to which was attached a revised and enhanced copy of “Growing Success” – the Council’s Corporate Plan.

Having considered the Plan and supporting information and noted comments from and endorsement by the Overview and Scrutiny (Corporate and Strategic Framework), the Cabinet

RESOLVED

  that the Council be recommended to adopt the updated version of “Growing Success” as their Corporate Plan.

To consider and comment on a report by the Head of Policy and Strategic Services on Growing Success, the Council’s Corporate Plan, prior to its submission to the Cabinet.

Consideration was given to a report by the Head of Policy and Strategic Services (a copy of which is appended in the Minute Book) on the outcome of the annual review of the Council’s Corporate Plan prior to its consideration by the Cabinet and Council.  Having been advised that the document contained fewer priorities than the previous version and that it would be used to inform the Council’s financial planning, the Panel discussed each of the objectives contained in the Plan.

Having noted the work undertaken by the Corporate Plan Working Group in the course of the review, the Panel discussed a range of matters associated with the Plan, which included its provisions in relation to climate change and public transport in rural areas.  In so doing, emphasis was placed on the fact that the Plan only referred to matters that fell within the Council’s remit.  With regard to the Council’s approach to affordable housing, concern was expressed at the likelihood that the targets specified could be achieved in the current housing market.  In response, Members were assured that the Council’s partnership working in this area would continue and that the Chief Officers Management Team would be considering recent Government announcements on this subject.

Following a suggestion by a Member, the Panel decided to extend the Corporate Plan Working Group’s remit by requesting the Group to investigate the cost implications of each priority area identified within the Plan.  Having been advised that information relating to the Council’s performance against the Plan would continue to be submitted to the Overview and Scrutiny Panels on a quarterly basis, the Panel

RESOLVED

  that the Corporate Plan - Growing Success be endorsed for submission to the Cabinet and Council.