Purpose

To consider the report of the Leader of the Council seeking approval of the new Corporate Plan.

Decision

(i)  To recommend to Council the adoption of the Corporate Plan (2024 update), appended to the report.

(ii)  To recommend to Council to delegate authority to the Chief Executive to make minor amendments to the corporate plan after consultation with the Leader of the Council.

Reasons for the decision

To provide clarity on cross organisational priority areas for focus and delivery (externally and internally) as set by Cabinet with elected Members, colleagues within the council and external stakeholders.

Alternative options considered

Not to develop and publish an updated corporate plan. Rejected as not considered to be sound management practice and would not reflect the council’s current position.