Decision details

To note progress against delivery of the Borough Plan, agree the Borough Plan priorities as setting the strategic direction for the council and recommend the Borough Plan on to Council.  

Resolved to RECOMMEND:  to Council

(1)            That the Borough Plan be recommended to Council and the Director of Strategy and Partnerships be authorised, following consultation with the Leader of the Council, to make any minor amendments to the Plan as necessary prior to the matter going to Council.

[Call-in does not apply to the decision above as it is reserved to full Council.]

RESOLVED:  To note

(2)            the progress to date against delivery of the Borough Plan;

(3)            the reaffirmation of the commitment to the eight priorities and two cross-cutting themes as corporate priorities and driving service planning activity for the 2022/23 year; and

(4)            comments from the Overview & Scrutiny Committee (O&S) on the Borough Plan and scrutiny’s involvement in its further development, as provided in the published reference from O&S (8 February 2022) to Cabinet (10 February 2022).

Reason for Recommendation:  To reaffirm the council’s Policy Framework and corporate priorities for the 2022/23 year.

Alternative Options Considered and Rejected:  As set out in the report.

Conflict of Interest relating to the matter declared by Cabinet Member/Dispensation Granted:  None.