The purpose of this report is to commence the process of updating the Council’s Corporate Plan for 2019-2024 and give approval for a four-week period of consultation. It is important for the Council to have in place a Corporate Plan so it is clear in its strategic direction and planned approach to delivering progress.

The draft Corporate Plan 2019-2024 will cover a 5-year period. The aim of the consultation is to ensure resident target groups, statutory partners, voluntary partners and interested parties, have an opportunity to consider the Councils work already undertaken and put forward their priorities for the Council so as the revised Corporate Plan can reflect the needs of the Borough.

Cllr Tumbridge MOVED and Cllr Mrs Hones SECONDED the recommendations in the report.

1. That members approve the consultation approach to the Corporate Plan 2019-2024.

2. That delegated authority be given to the Interim Chief Executive in consultation with the Leader, Deputy Leader, Chair and Vice Chair of Policy, Resources & Economic Development Committee, and the Leaders of the opposition groups to agree the consultation details and the final format of the questionnaire and to proceed to consultation.

A vote was taken by a show of hands and it was RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY.

Reasons for Recommendation

The Corporate Plan will set the strategic direction and planned approach to measure progress for the Borough.  The consultation begins the process of delivering this new plan.