Issue - meetings

To consider a report of the Leader of the Council and Cabinet Member for Policy, Finance and Devolution.

The Leader of the Council and Cabinet Member for Policy, Finance & Devolution (Councillor Alex Ganotis) submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) seeking approval for the draft 2018/19 Council Plan.

RESOLVED – (55 for) That the Council Plan 2018/19 be approved and adopted.

To consider a report of the Leader of the Council and Cabinet Member for 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 2018/19 Council Plan continues to be aligned with the longer-term vision and shared outcomes set out in the 2015-20 Stockport Borough Plan. It incorporates the key principles identified by Cabinet, underpinned by an inclusive vision for growth and reform.

The priorities set out within the recently published Greater Manchester Strategy ‘Our People, Our Place’ are also integrated into the Plan. The GM Strategy and Delivery Plan were considered by the Cabinet in December, and it was agreed that regular updates will be provided on progress.  

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

Cabinet is asked to approve the 2018/19 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 and Cabinet Member for Policy, Finance & Devolution submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) inviting the Cabinet to consider the draft Council Plan for 2018/19 for submission to the Budget Council Meeting on 22 February 2018.

The Leader of the Council commented that the Plan retained previous outcomes against which the Cabinet’s performance could be measured, but that it was also ambitious, particularly in light of the severe financial challenges facing the Council. The Plan had also been aligned with the Greater Manchester Strategy’s priorities and these had been included within the document.

RESOLVED - That the Council Meeting be recommended to approve the 2018/19 Council 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 Scrutiny Committee is asked to:

a)    Consider and comment on the draft 2018/19 Council Plan and EIA,

b)   Note the key issues and processes outlined above.

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

The Leader of the Council and Cabinet Member for Policy, Finance & Devolution submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) inviting the Scrutiny Committee to comment on the draft Stockport Council Plan 2018/19 prior to its submission to the Cabinet and Council Meetings in February. The Plan set out the proposed high level framework for the Council’s decision making in the next financial year.

The Leader of the Council in particular sought the views of the Scrutiny Committee on the inclusion within the Plan of the priorities of the Greater Manchester Strategy, and how best these could be captured within Stockport’s Plan.

Members welcomed the style of the document and the ease with which it could be read. The inclusion of Greater Manchester priorities as detailed in the draft Plan was welcomed.

Members also welcomed the focus on inclusive growth as a means to tackle inequality but comment was made that greater emphasis could be given to highlighting the Red Rock development. The importance of delivery on the priorities in the plan was also emphasised.

RESOLVED – That the draft 2018/19 Council Plan and Equality Impact Assessment, including the key issues and processes contained therein, be noted.