Issue - meetings

A report from the Chief Executive is attached. The Council Business Plan has been updated to reflect changes since it was published in 2011. (Key decision – reference number 3614)

(Report No.119)

(8.25 – 8.30 pm)

Councillor Achilleas Georgiou (Deputy Leader) introduced the report of the Chief Executive (No.119) seeking approval of the final draft version of the updated Council Business Plan.

NOTED

1.         that Appendix A to the report set out the Council’s achievements in 2011/12 and its priorities for 2012/13;

2.         the report highlighted the Council’s priorities, what had been achieved to date and the work that was still required;

3.         in discussion, Members praised the positive impact that the Council was having on the Borough’s residents. Members expressed their thanks and appreciation to officers throughout the Council who had worked hard to support Members in reaching the achievements set out in the report.

Alternative Options Considered: There was no longer a statutory duty to produce a Council Business Plan, but it demonstrated how the Council would deliver on the administration’s aims and priorities, contained in “A Fairer Future for All”.

DECISION: The Cabinet agreed to approve the final draft version of the updated Council Business Plan for publication.

Reason for recommendations: A published Business Plan provided information to staff, members and residents on actions being taken to achieve the Council’s aims in “A Fairer Future for All”.

(Key decision – reference number 3614)