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REPORT OF THE POLICY AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT MANAGER

To propose a refreshed Council Plan and process for finalising the Plan.

RESOLVED:

(1)       That Cabinet confirms its intention to recommend the retention of its five Objectives, other than a slight amendment to the first overarching Council Objective:

·                Continue to be a welcoming, inclusive, and efficient council,

·                Build thriving and resilient communities,

·                Respond to challenges to the environment,

·                Enable an enterprising and co-operative economy,

·                Support the delivery of good quality and affordable homes.

(2)       That the intention to finalise a draft of the complete Council Plan for Cabinet to consider in September, for referral on to Full Council for approval be noted. This will follow consideration with the leadership team and further engagement with all Members.

REASON FOR DECISIONS: The Council plan is a key element of the corporate business planning process, as a highlevel strategic document it sets out the Council’s priorities for the next year. As an overarching policy framework document, it guides and influences the use of Council resources; providing a focus for activities, plans and services the Council provide. Confirming the intention to amend the first overarching Council Objective will allow a full draft to be developed that reflects this.

Audio recording – 27 minutes 40 seconds

The Leader of the Council presented the report entitled Council Plan 2021-2026 and Council Objectives 2021-2026 and drew attention to the following:

·                That the Policy and Community Engagement Manager and Trainee Policy Officer were to be thanked for their work;

·                There would be an all party workshop in August 2020 regarding the Plan and objectives;

·                A detailed report would be presented to Cabinet followed by Council in September 2020;

It was moved by Councillor Martin Stears-Handscomb, seconded by Councillor Paul Clark and:

RESOLVED:

(1)       That Cabinet confirms its intention to recommend the retention of its five Objectives, other than a slight amendment to the first overarching Council Objective:

·                Continue to be a welcoming, inclusive, and efficient council,

·                Build thriving and resilient communities,

·                Respond to challenges to the environment,

·                Enable an enterprising and co-operative economy,

·                Support the delivery of good quality and affordable homes.

(2)       That the intention to finalise a draft of the complete Council Plan for Cabinet to consider in September, for referral on to Full Council for approval be noted. This will follow consideration with the leadership team and further engagement with all Members.

REASON FOR DECISIONS: The Council plan is a key element of the corporate business planning process, as a high level strategic document it sets out the Council’s priorities for the next year. As an overarching policy framework document, it guides and influences the use of Council resources; providing a focus for activities, plans and services the Council provide. Confirming the intention to amend the first overarching Council Objective will allow a full draft to be developed that reflects this.