Issue - decisions

RESOLVED:

That the revisions to the corporate plan 2020-2024, ‘Community Matters’ following changes in Portfolio responsibilities and taking into account the impact of Covid-19 on priorities, be endorsed.

REASONS FOR DECISION:

As set out in the report.

KEY DECISION:

Yes.

PORTFOLIO:

Leader / All.

ALTERNATIVE OPTIONS CONSIDERED/REJECTED:

As set out in the report.

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST(S):

None.

DISCUSSION:

The Leader of the Council introduced the report and highlighted that although the review of the corporate plan had been intended as relatively light touch to reflect the new portfolio responsibilities, the review had brought forward a number of positive priorities following consideration by the Council’s four Overview and Scrutiny Panels and with particular response to the recovery from coronavirus and the Council’s priorities for sustainability.

The Portfolio Holder for Environment and Coastal Services drew attention to the priority to reduce waste and increase recycling.  With regard to the Council’s Waste Strategy, it was noted that further clarity on the national position would come forward in early 2022 which would allow the strategy to progress to Cabinet thereafter.