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This report seeks approval to the refresh of the Council Plan, following consideration by the Business Support Overview and Scrutiny Committee and the Cabinet.

Discussion:

This report provided details of the annual review of the Council Plan which was undertaken to ensure that it remained relevant and that the Council continued to focus resources on its priorities. The summary of proposals was set out in paragraph 3 of the report.

The report had been considered by both the Business Support Overview and Scrutiny Committee (31 January 2019) and Cabinet (5 February 2019), comments of which were set out in paragraphs 4 and 5 of the report respectively.

A Diversity Impact Assessment had been undertaken on the proposals as set out in Appendix B to the report.

The Portfolio Holder for Business Management, Councillor Turpin, supported by the Portfolio Holder for Strategic Regeneration, Inward Investment and Partnerships, Councillor Rodney Chambers OBE, proposed the recommendations set out in the report.

Decision:

a)    The Council noted the comments of the Business Support Overview and Scrutiny Committee and the Cabinet as set out in sections 4 and 5 of the report respectively.

b)    The Council approved the proposed changes to programmes and measures of success summarised in paragraph 3.2 to the report and as detailed in Appendix 1 to the report.

c)    The Council agreed to delegate authority to the Chief Executive, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Resources, to approve the final measures of success as set out in paragraphs 3.4 and 5.1 of the report and as detailed in Appendix 1 to the report once further information is received.

d)    The Council agreed to grant delegated authority to the Chief Executive, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Resources, to make any necessary changes to align the Plan’s indicator set to the agreed budget.

Background:

This report provided details of the review of the Council Plan 2016/17 – 2020/2021 including respective key projects, key measures of success and targets to ensure the delivery of the Plan remained focused, informative and relevant.

The Business Support Overview and Scrutiny Committee had considered this report on 31 January 2019 and its comments were set out in an addendum report, which included a recommendation that an additional measure is added to the Council Plan aimed at reflecting the overall direction of travel regarding children in temporary accommodation.

The Portfolio Holder for Educational Attainment and Improvement stated that he would work with officers to accurately align Council Plan measures relating to schools with the Local Authority’s responsibilities.

A Diversity Impact Assessment (DIA) had been completed as part of the refresh process, as set out in Appendix 2 to the report.

Reasons:

Agreement of the proposed changes to the programmes and measures of success within the Council Plan will ensure the delivery of the Plan remains focused, informative and relevant.