Issue - meetings

This paper sets out progress made on delivering the Council Plan. It also sets out the actions taken and assesses the impact they will  have on residents and the city. The paper also identifies what the key emphasis and actions should be over the next two years to ensure that the Council Plan objectives are met.

RESOLVED:       That Cabinet agree to:

i)             Note the progress and work done over the last two years towards delivering the Council Plan.

ii)       The priority and emphasis for the next two years in delivering the Council Plan as set out in the report.

iii)          Mandate the Chief Executive and the Management Team to develop plans for the remaining delivery of the Council Plan through the priority boards, working closely with Portfolio Holders.

iv)          Produce quarterly reports to Cabinet reflecting progress against delivery of the Council Plan.

v)           The Council developing proposals for both the Community Budgeting initiative and also the recently announced Transformation Fund.

vi)          Developing the Scrutiny work programme for 2013/14 to take account of the Council Plan priorities and the scope for Scrutiny to support the delivery of these. 

REASON:           To provide an update on progress towards delivering the Council Plan and priorities for the next two years, in view of reduced funding to local authorities.

Consideration was given to a report which set out the progress made on delivering the Council Plan, at the mid point of the Council’s current term of office. The report also outlined details of the proposed key emphasis and actions over the next two years, in the light of economic and policy circumstances, to ensure the Plan’s objectives were met.

The highlights, progress and achievements to date and the future priorities in the following five Council Plan priority areas were set out at paragraphs 5 to 45, 60 to 99 and at Annexes A and B of the report:

·        Create jobs and grow the economy

·        Get York moving

·        Build strong communities

·        Protect the environment

·        Protect vulnerable people

Further information in relation to the significant work undertaken on the following core capabilities and day to day work programme were set out at paragraphs 46 to 59 and for the next two years at paragraphs 100 to 107:

·        A confident, collaborative organisation

·        Completely in touch with our communities

·        A relentless focus on our priorities

The report referred to the further work still be undertaken, which was critical to build capacity and capability amongst the Council’s workforce, partners and residents.

The Chair confirmed Cabinets wish to honour their manifesto pledges, in spite of the significant financial challenges, and for the need to continue to prioritise jobs and growth. All Cabinet Members went on to outline the significant work undertaken in each of their areas, the issues and barriers facing them and their key priorities for the forthcoming year.

RESOLVED:       That Cabinet agree to:

i)          Note the progress and work done over the last two years towards delivering the Council Plan.

ii)       The priority and emphasis for the next two years in delivering the Council Plan as set out in the report.

iii)      Mandate the Chief Executive and the Management Team to develop plans for the remaining delivery of the Council Plan through the priority boards, working closely with Portfolio Holders. ^1.

iv)      Produce quarterly reports to Cabinet reflecting progress against delivery of the Council Plan. ^2.

iii)          The Council developing proposals for both the Community Budgeting initiative and also the recently announced Transformation Fund. ^3.

iv)          Developing the Scrutiny work programme for 2013/14 to take account of the Council Plan priorities and the scope for Scrutiny to support the delivery of these. ^4. 

REASON:           To provide an update on progress towards delivering the Council Plan and priorities for the next two years, in view of reduced funding to local authorities.