Agenda item

The Chief Executive, Sarah Fowler, introduced a report prepared following consultation with three nominated members and a members’ financial planning day held on 24 July, The report asked members to approve the strategic framework for the three years from 2016/2017 to 2018/19 and authorise implementation.

Sarah expressed her gratitude to Authority Members and Members of the Senior Management in developing the proposals to this stage.

It was noted in implementing the proposals the Authority would be asked to consider a revised Corporate Strategy for 2016-2019 in December 2015 and a full budget report in February 2016.

During the discussion some Members expressed concerns about the areas which had been given strategic certainty and suggested alternative approaches. In response it was noted that the proposals had to be looked at in the context of the budget proposals where strategic certainty had been given to services which would deliver a sustainable income and full cost recovery.

Members also made suggestions about minor amendments to the text to provide greater clarity. The Chair assured Members that, where appropriate, these would be taken on board.

The officer recommendation was moved, seconded, put to the vote and carried.

RESOLVED:

To approve the draft strategic framework set out in Appendix 1 of the report.

The meeting was adjourned from 10.55pm to 11.00am following consideration of this item.