Decision:
(1) That the new draft corporate priorities for the Council, as set out in paragraph 3.2 of the report submitted to the Executive, be approved for public consultation purposes, subject to the amendment of the priority “Providing the housing that people need” to read: “Residents to have access to a good quality home that meets their needs at a price they can afford”.
(2) That the proposed process and indicative timetable for the production of a new corporate plan, as set out in the report, be approved.
(3) That the Managing Director be authorised, in consultation with Group Leaders, to appoint a councillor working group to support the development of the new corporate plan.
Reason:
To enable the Council to develop new corporate priorities and a corporate plan to provide the strategic framework for managing our business and resources effectively.
Alternative options considered and rejected by the Executive:
Making no changes to the existing Corporate Plan covering the period 2018 to 2023.
Details of any conflict of interest declared by the Leader or lead councillors and any dispensation granted:
None