The Deputy Mayor noted the tabled amendments.

DECISION

1. To approve the Best Value plans in relation to Property and Communications;

2. To approve the Publicity Plan

3. To note the remaining Best Value Plans.

Action by:

HEAD OF PAID SERVICE (S. HALSEY)

(Service Head, Corporate Strategy and Equality (L. Russell)

Stephen Halsey, Head of Paid Service, introduced the report. Members attention was drawn to the tabled report which was an update on the version contained in the agenda. It was explained that all the Best Value Plans had been seen by the Commissioners and that it was for the Mayor to agree those in relation to Property, Communications and the Publicity Plan.

It was emphasised that this was the first iteration of the plan and that it would change and develop over time. The Mayor, Members of the Executive and of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee were thanked for their contributions. Members would be kept informed of any changes to the plans.

The Deputy Mayor welcomed the report. On the issue of trust between officers and Members he asked that it be stated that he considered that officers displayed the highest standards of trust.

RESOLVED

1. To approve the Best Value plans in relation to Property and Communications;

2. To approve the Publicity Plan

3. To note the remaining Best Value Plans.