The Pre-Decision Scrutiny Questions and officers responses were noted.

DECISION

1.    To adopt the draft Strategic Plan for 2019-22 at Appendix 1 to the report.

2.    To endorse the proposed approach to strategic delivery as set out in paragraph 3.5-3.8 of the report; and

3.    To delegate to the Divisional Director, Strategy, Policy & Performance to finalise the Plan following Cabinet and following consultation with the Mayor.

Action by:

CHIEF EXECUTIVE (W. TUCKLEY)

(Head of Corporate Strategy and Policy (A. Hoque)

(Senior Strategy and Policy Manager (A. Boey)

The Mayor introduced the report on the Council’s Strategic Plan for 2019-22. He highlighted how the Plan mapped the Council’s objectives onto clear work objectives giving examples such as around the waste strategy, healthy residents, safeguarding issues, Brexit and tackling drug markets.

He thanked all the officers involved in the report. He noted the Pre-Decision Scrutiny Questions and officer responses and agreed the recommendations.

RESOLVED

1.    To adopt the draft Strategic Plan for 2019-22 at Appendix 1 to the report.

2.    To endorse the proposed approach to strategic delivery as set out in paragraph 3.5-3.8 of the report; and

3.    To delegate to the Divisional Director, Strategy, Policy & Performance to finalise the Plan following Cabinet and following consultation with the Mayor.