Issue - meetings

To consider the report of the Leader of the Council presenting the draft Council Plan 2021-2024 and seeking approval to commence the required consultation process.

RESOLVED that:

(1)    the draft Council Plan 2021-2024 is approved for public consultation

(2)    the timetable for the development and finalisation of the Council Plan 2021-2024 is noted.

Cabinet considered the report of the Leader of the Council that presented the draft Council Plan 2021-2024 and sought approval to commence the required consultation process.

The Leader of the Council highlighted the overarching vision `Building a greener, fairer, better Gloucester’ and outlined the three key priorities (3.4).  He detailed the next steps to be taken (8.1), including public consultation, to progress the plan.  The Cabinet Member for Planning and Housing Strategy drew Members’ attention to the recurring theme of addressing inequality throughout the draft plan (appendix 1) and related it to work being done in housing.  He took the opportunity to thank the Head of Communities and her team for their achievements so far which he attributed to innovation and partnership working in the spirit of the draft plan and looked forward to what they will achieve in future.  The Cabinet Member for Performance and Resources expressed gratitude to the Policy and Governance Manager and the Policy and Development Officer as well as the Senior and General Management Teams for their comprehensive efforts to map a coherent journey forward.  She further reminded Members that the draft plan was just an initial outline with the detailed plan to come following the consultation process.  

RESOLVED that:

(1)    the draft Council Plan 2021-2024 is approved for public consultation

(2)    the timetable for the development and finalisation of the Council Plan 2021-2024 is noted.