Issue - meetings

To consider the report of the Leader of the Council presenting the draft Corporate Plan 2025-2028.

To consider the report of the Leader of the Council presenting the draft Corporate Plan 2025-2028 and seeking approval to commence the required consultation process.

RESOLVED that:

(1)       the draft Corporate Plan 2025-2028 is approved for public consultation;

(2)       the timetable for the development and finalisation of the Corporate Plan 2025-2028 is noted.

Cabinet considered the report of the Leader of the Council that presented the draft Corporate Plan 2025-2028 and sought approval to commence the required consultation process.

The Leader of the Council summarised the report.  He commented that work streams and the administration’s manifesto had been combined to address the Council’s key objectives (3.3).  The Leader of the Council reminded Members that there would be a lot of work to do to deliver such an ambitious plan with more actions than the plan it is intended to replace.

The Cabinet Member for Resources thanked officers for producing such an easy-to-follow document (Appendix 1).  He informed Members that he looked forward to the proposed public consultation and hoped that all political parties would contribute to the plan through debate as he believed it would make a big difference to the City.

The Cabinet Member for Planning advised that she was pleased with the plan’s bold ambition and that it put regeneration at its heart.  The Cabinet Member for Culture and Leisure drew Members’ attention to the commitment to Gloucester’s vibrant culture (Appendix 1 No.3) and the exciting programme of events described there.  The Cabinet Member for Community Engagement commented on the importance of the proposed consultation in obtaining feedback, especially from young people.

RESOLVED that:

(1)       the draft Corporate Plan 2025-2028 is approved for public consultation;

(2)       the timetable for the development and finalisation of the Corporate Plan 2025-2028 is noted.