DECISION

1. To note the process followed for refreshing the Community Plan;

2. To approve the Community Plan; and

3. To authorise the Service Head for Corporate Strategy and Equality to make any minor amendments to the Community Plan prior to publication following consultation with the Mayor.

Action by:

SERVICE HEAD, CORPORATE STRATEGY AND EQUALITY (L. RUSSELL)

(Corporate Strategy and Equality Officers (M. Cairns)

The Mayor introduced the report. He highlighted that the Community Plan had been adjusted from the version agreed by the previous administration but that it was likely to require more work. Although it was not compulsory to have a Community Plan he explained that he thought it was a useful document for setting out the Council’s aims and priorities.

Louise Russell, Service Head, Corporate Strategy and Equality, reported to Cabinet on the consultations that had taken place and especially how it was important to agree priorities with partner organisations to ensure the greatest impact.

During discussion of the report, Councillor Peter Golds, Leader of the Conservative Group, highlighted the work he would be undertaking on the Overview and Scrutiny Committee in relation to examining Localism Options and in particular localised decision making in communities and with ward councillors. The Mayor stated he would be interested in developing proposals along those lines.

Cabinet Members also discussed the report in particular Councillor Amy Whitelock-Gibbs, Cabinet Member for Health and Adult Services, welcomed the proactive approach to healthier lives and Councillor David Edgar, Cabinet Member for Resources, welcomed the work on affordable housing and landlord licensing.

The Mayor agreed the recommendations as set out.

RESOLVED

1. To note the process followed for refreshing the Community Plan;

2. To approve the Community Plan; and

3. To authorise the Service Head for Corporate Strategy and Equality to make any minor amendments to the Community Plan prior to publication following consultation with the Mayor.