MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL

COUNCIL

28 FEBRUARY 2018

REPORT OF THE POLICY AND RESOURCES COMMITTEE HELD ON
14 FEBRUARY 2018

STRATEGIC PLAN 2015-20, 2018-19 REFRESH

Issue for Decision

To consider the Strategic Plan, which has been refreshed for 2018-19.

Recommendation Made

That the Strategic Plan 2015-20, 2018-19 Update is recommended to Full Council for approval.

Reasons for Recommendation

Each Service Committee has considered changes to the specific areas within the Strategic Plan relevant to the committee. The suggestions for changes for each committee were then compiled into one document for the Policy and Resources Committee to agree a final draft and recommend it to council.

At its meeting of 14 February 2018, the Policy and Resources Committee requested that the word ‘Green’ be added to the ‘Safe and Clean’ priority, and that the Chief Executive make changes to the plan to reflect this in consultation with the Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Policy and Resources Committee. The requested changes have been made and the updated Strategic Plan is attached as Appendix A.

Alternatives Considered and Why Not Recommended

The Policy and Resources Committee could have decided not to update the plan. However this would mean the current Strategic Plan would be out of date, and would not reflect changes to legislation, progress on policies and projects and changes to the council’s financial position since the plan was last adopted by Council. If not updated, then the plan would not reflect the wishes of the service committees that have contributed to the updated plan.

Background Documents

Appendix A – Strategic Plan 2015-20, 2018-10 Refresh