Issue - meetings

To consider a report of the Leader of the Council (Policy, Finance & Devolution).

The Leader of the Council (Policy, Finance & Devolution) (Councillor Alex Ganotis) submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) seeking approval for the draft 2017/18 Council Plan.

RESOLVED –That the Council Plan 2017/18 be approved and adopted.

To consider a report of the Leader of the Council (Policy, Finance & Devolution)

The Council Plan accompanies the budget and sets a high-level framework for decision making throughout the financial year. It is a public-facing summary document that sits above more detailed annual Portfolio Agreements.

The Plan is developed by the Executive, supported by officers, and is an opportunity to reflect on performance to date and policy priorities for the future. Priorities in the Plan are included by exception. The Plan doesn’t attempt to describe everything the Council does; only those things that are of crucial importance in a specific year.

The 2017/18 Council Plan continues to be aligned with the longer-term vision and shared outcomes set out in the 2015-20 Investing in Stockport Borough Plan. It incorporates the key principles identified by the Executive, underpinned by an inclusive vision for growth and reform. Key achievements for 2016/17 and priorities for 2017/18 have been highlighted. These have then been aligned with the five shared outcomes from the Borough Plan.

The information within the high-level Council Plan provides the basis for detailed Portfolio Agreements and resource planning for 2017/18, with progress on delivery being reported in-year through the Portfolio and Corporate reports. These will be reviewed with Portfolio Holders following approval of the Council Plan. Scrutiny Coordination Committee will also be consulted on how best to support Members in their performance management role.

Once 2017/18 budgets and performance measures have been finalised, draft Agreements will be considered by Scrutiny Committees in May and submitted to Executive for approval in June.

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

The Executive is asked to endorse the 2017/18 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 (Policy, Finance & Devolution) submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) inviting the Executive to consider the draft Council Plan for 2017/18. The Plan was aligned to the Council’s budget and priorities, and incorporated those key principles identified by the Executive that underpinned its vision for inclusive growth and reform. The Plan, once approved, would form the basis for the Portfolio Agreements for 2017/18.

RESOLVED – That the draft Council Plan for 2017/18 be endorsed and the Council Meeting be recommended to adopt the Plan.

To consider a report of the Deputy Chief Executive.

The Council Plan accompanies the budget and sets a high-level framework for decision making throughout the financial year. It is a public-facing summary document that sits above more detailed annual Portfolio Agreements.

The Plan is developed by the Executive, supported by officers, and is an opportunity to reflect on performance to date and policy priorities for the future. Priorities in the Plan are included by exception. The Plan doesn’t attempt to describe everything the Council does; only those things that are of crucial importance in a specific year.

The 2017/18 Council Plan continues to be aligned with the longer-term vision and shared outcomes set out in the 2015-20 Investing in Stockport Borough Plan. It incorporates the key principles.

The Scrutiny Committee is asked to:

·         Consider and comment on the draft 2017/18 Council Plan and EIA,

·         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 Council Plan for 2017/18.

The Council Plan accompanies the budget and sets a high-level framework for decision making throughout the financial year.  The 2017/18 Council Plan continued to be aligned with the longer-term vision and shared outcomes set out in the 2015-20 Investing in Stockport Borough Plan. It incorporates the key principles.

The Plan had been developed by the Executive, supported by officers, and provided an opportunity to reflect on performance to date and policy priorities for the future.

The Leader of the Council (Councillor Alexander Ganotis) attended the meeting to answer members’ questions.

The following comments were made/ issues raised:

·         The narrative in relation to  how the ‘Transport priorities to 2040’ will be delivered should be amended to provide specific detail as to the outcomes.

·         It was noted that a report would be submitted to the Budget Council Meeting on 23 February in relation to ‘Stockport Together’.

·         Further details should be included in relation to the delivery of ‘bus deregulation’.

·          It was noted that the Greater Manchester Combined Authority at its meeting on 27 January would be considering a report in relation to a single travel card  for use on all public transport within Greater Manchester.

RESOLVED -  That the report be noted.