Issue - meetings

To consider a report by the Policy, Performance and Transformation Manager to seek approval of the updated Corporate Plan 2015/16.

That Cabinet recommend the updated Corporate Plan 2015/16 to Council for adoption.

The Cabinet considered a report to update the Corporate Plan for 2015/2016 (a copy of which is appended in the Minute Book).  It was explained to the Cabinet that following the introduction of the Corporate Plan in 2014 there had been some confusion about the meaning of Strategic Themes, Outcomes and Priorities contained within the Plan.  The content of the 2015/2016 Corporate Plan was broadly similar to the original version However, minor amendments had been made.  ‘Strategic Themes’ had been replaced with ‘Strategic Priorities’ (a strong local economy, enabling sustainable growth, working with our communities and ensuring the Council is customer focused and service led Council) and ‘Outcomes’ had been replaced with ‘Objectives’. Other minor amendments had also been made to the text and format.  The amendments were identified in the Appendix of the report.

The Cabinet were pleased to note that those surveyed via the Halifax Report ranked Huntingdon as the ninth best place to live in the country and the improvement compared to four years previously where Huntingdon was ranked 64th.

It was noted by a Member of the Cabinet that the current Customer Services Strategy was very detailed and as a result was under review.  The Cabinet were informed that the revised Customer Services Strategy which was designed to be more achievable and include a single page explanation document would be presented later in the year to the Cabinet.

There was agreement amongst the Cabinet that key Performance Indicators were required and that the Executive Councillors should agree these with Officers.  The Cabinet were advised that there was further performance monitoring work scheduled regarding service plans and departmental Performance Indicators.

Having noted that the Overview and Scrutiny Panel (Economic Well-Being) had not been presented with the revised Corporate Plan, a full review was scheduled next year and the Panel would be involved in this process which will continue to include Performance Indicators.  The Cabinet amended the recommendation contained within the report, as the Corporate Plan was a document requiring approval by Full Council, and 

RECOMMEND

That the content of the Corporate Plan 2015/2016 be approved by Full Council.