Issue - meetings

To consider the report of the Leader of the Council and the Cabinet Member for Performance and Resources concerning approval of the Council Plan 2017-20.

To review the Council Plan 2017-2020

THIS REPORT HAS BEEN MARKED TO FOLLOW AND WILL BE CIRCULATED AS SOON AS IT BECOMES AVAILABLE.

RESOLVED that:

1.      The draft Council Plan 2017-20 be recommended to the Council for  approval.

2.       Authority to make amendments to the draft Council Plan 2017-20 be delegated to the Policy and Governance Manager in consultation with the Leader and Cabinet member for Performance and Resources following the end of the public consultation period.

Cabinet considered the report of the Cabinet Member for Performance and Resources presenting the draft Council Plan 2017-20.

The Leader of the Council drew Members’ attention to key features of the Plan He commented that it was ambitious but realistic with a focus on priorities in an era of limited resources.  He noted that review by the Overview and Scrutiny Committee had been very constructive and helpful and there were a number of specific comments for consideration before presentation to Council.  He further commented that some objectives within the Plan had already shown significant progress including regeneration of the Blackfriars site, ambition to become a `Digital City’ and improved recycling performance.  He noted that there would be exciting developments in the coming years.

The Cabinet Member for Performance and Resources endorsed the Leader’s comments.  He noted with pleasure the strong positive response from the public consultation.

RESOLVED that:

1.     The draft Council Plan 2017-20 be recommended to the Council for  approval.

2.     Authority to make amendments to the draft Council Plan 2017-20 be delegated to the Policy and Governance Manager in consultation with the Leader and Cabinet Member for Performance and Resources following the end of the public consultation period.