Issue - meetings

To consider a report of the Leader of the Council.

The Leader of the Council (Councillor Sue Derbyshire) submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) seeking approval for the draft 2016/17 Council Plan.

RESOLVED – (53 for) That the Council Plan 2016/17 be approved and adopted.

To consider a report of the Leader of the Council.

The 2015/16 Council Plan was approved by the Budget Council Meeting in February 2015. As we move the refreshed 2016/17 Plan continues to reflect the outcomes and structure. The Council Plan has been refreshed to reflect the move to the delivery phase of the IIS programme, but is also aligned with the longer-term vision set out in the Borough Plan (approved by the Council Meeting in September), and supports the delivery of the Medium Term Financial Plan.  The focus on growth and reform continues, with an added emphasis on GM devolution, along with the development of a new approach towards inclusion.

The information within the high-level Council Plan provides the basis for more detailed Portfolio Agreements and resource planning for 2016/17, along with the Portfolio and Corporate reports for 2016/17; together this information provides the framework for regular scrutiny by councillors.  Following last year’s review it is not currently envisaged that major changes will be required to the Performance and Resources (P&R) framework for 2016/17.  Draft Portfolio Agreements alongside any changes to the P&R framework that are necessary will be presented to the Executive in July, following consultation with Scrutiny Committees in June. These will provide the basis for regular Portfolio Performance and Resource reporting throughout 2016/17.

A draft Equality Impact Assessment (EIA) is also included.

The Executive is asked to endorse the 2016/17 Council Plan for submission to the Budget Council Meeting.

Officer contact: Steve Skelton, 0161 474 3174, steve.skelton@stockport.gov.uk

The Leader of the Council submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) inviting the Executive to consider the draft Council Plan for 2016/17. The draft Plan had been refreshed to reflect the move to the delivery phase of the Investing in Stockport programme, but is also aligned with the longer-term vision set out in the Borough Plan, and supported the delivery of the Medium Term Financial Plan.

RESOLVED – That the draft 2016/17 Council Plan be endorsed and the Council Meeting be recommended to adopt the Plan.

To consider a report of the Deputy Chief Executive.

The 2015/16 Council Plan was approved by the Budget Council Meeting in February 2015. As we move into the delivery phase of the IIS programme, the refreshed 2016/17 Plan will continue to reflect the outcomes and structure. The new Plan will also be aligned with the longer-term vision set out in the Borough Plan (approved by the Council Meeting in September), and support delivery of the Medium Term Financial Plan.  The focus on growth and reform continues, with an added emphasis on GM devolution, along with the development of a new approach towards inclusion.

Following consideration by this Scrutiny, the draft Plan and EIA will be submitted for approval by the Executive on 16 February, and endorsement by the Budget Council Meeting on 3 March. In addition to considering any additions or amendments identified by the Committee, these versions will also include an introduction by the Leader of the Council.

The Scrutiny Committee is asked to:

·         Consider and comment on the refreshed Council Plan,

·         Note the key issues and processes outlined above.

Officer contact: Steve Skelton, Head of Policy, Performance and Reform 474 3174 steve.skelton@stockport.gov.uk

The Deputy Chief Executive submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) in relation to the 2015/16 Council Plan which had been approved at the Budget Council Meeting in February 2015.

The new Plan would be aligned with the longer-term vision set out in the Borough Plan (approved at the Council Meeting in September 2015), and support delivery of the Medium Term Financial Plan.

 It was reported that the draft Plan and Equality Impact Assessment would be submitted for approval by the Executive on 16 February and the Budget Council Meeting on 3 March for endorsement.

The Deputy Executive Leader and Portfolio holder for Support & Governance (Councillor Iain Roberts) attended the meeting to respond to questions from the Scrutiny Committee.

RESOLVED (1) That the refreshed Council Plan be noted.

(2) That the key issues and processes outlined in the report be noted.