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.