Issue - meetings

Development of the New Strategic Plan

Meeting: 16/10/2018 - Communities, Housing and Environment Committee (Item 82)

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Minutes:

Mrs Angela Woodhouse, Head of Policy, Communications and Governance, informed the Committee that the Strategic Plan formed part of the Council’s policy framework. The draft Strategic Plan set out the ambitions of the borough through a clear vision, objectives and outcomes. These had been developed through workshops with Members. Feedback from the Committee was requested ahead of discussion at the Policy and Resources Committee in November 2018.

 

The Committee made the following comments:

 

·  An additional word, such as “progressive”, could be inserted into the vision to ensure for impact.

 

·  That biodiversity, particularly in urban areas, needed to ensure that the right trees were planted in the right places, in the correct quantity.

 

·  A reference to climate change would enhance Objective 1 “Great Environmental Quality”.

 

·  The inclusion of “a Council that engages with community groups” would enhance Objective 2 “Well Connected Safe and Empowered Communities”.

 

·  Energy efficient homes were important to consider under Objective 5 “A Good Home for Everyone”.

 

RESOLVED: That the feedback and suggestions provided by the Committee be noted and shared with Officers.

 

Voting: Unanimous