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REPORT OF THE POLICY AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT MANAGER

This report proposes a refreshed Council Plan and process for finalising the Plan and corresponding appendices.

RESOLVED:

(1)       That the draft completed Council Plan be approved; which provides a summary of objectives and of activity to support the progression of following Council Objectives below (an amended first overarching Council objective whilst the other four remain the same);

·                      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.

RECOMMENDED TO COUNCIL:

(1)       That Cabinet reviews and recommends to Full Council the adoption of the following:

·                      Appendix A – Council Plan 2021 -2026

·                      Appendix B – Proposed Actions

·                      Appendix C – Achievements

REASON FOR RECOMMENDATIONS: 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. The draft Council plan has reflected the amendment to the first overarching Council Objective.

Audio recording – 12 minutes 26 seconds

The Leader of the Council presented the report entitled Council Plan 2021 - 2026 and Council Objectives for 2021-2026 together with the following appendices:

·                Appendix A – Revised Council Plan 2021 – 2026;

·                Appendix B - Proposed Actions 2020;

·                Appendix C – Achievements;

·                Appendix C - Achievements – Addendum.

He advised that the workshops regarding the Council Plan had been well attended and that the minor typographical errors in the document would be corrected before publication.

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

RESOLVED:

(1)       That the draft completed Council Plan be approved; which provides a summary of objectives and of activity to support the progression of following Council Objectives below (an amended first overarching Council objective whilst the other four remain the same);

·                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.

RECOMMENDED TO COUNCIL: That Cabinet reviews and recommends to Full Council the adoption of the following:

·                Appendix A – Council Plan 2021 -2026

·                Appendix B – Proposed Actions

·                Appendix C – Achievements

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. The draft Council plan has reflected the amendment to the first overarching Council Objective.