Issue - meetings

Members received a report from the Strategic Director – Enterprise, Community and Resources, inviting them to contribute to the development of Directorate Business Plans for the coming financial year.

It was reported that the Council developed a ‘one council’ medium term business plan, in parallel with the budget, that was subject to annual review and refresh.  The process of developing such plans for the period 2017-2020 had now begun and Members were asked to consider a small number of priorities for development or improvement for inclusion.  Appended to the report were the suggested key priority areas that related to the Employment, Learning and Skills and Community PPB.

Members wished to comment that although some of the culture and community business plans were considered non statutory, these services were crucial to the wellbeing of the residents of Halton and made a difference to their lives.  Members had received positive feedback on the improvements to the community centres since they were now run by the Council.

RESOLVED:  That the Board receives the information provided.