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