Agenda item

Council Plan 2019 - 2023 and performance management framework

Decision:

*RESOLVED –

That it be recommended to full Council that:

1. The Council Plan 2019 – 2023 be approved.

2. The Council Plan 2019/20 delivery plan be approved.

3. The performance management framework be approved.

4. Delegated authority be granted to the Deputy Leader to approve any minor drafting and design changes that may be required in order to improve the readability and accessibility of the plan.

REASON FOR DECISIONS

To provide the Council with a clear statement of its strategic priorities for 2019 – 2023, approve the year 1 delivery plan and establish a new performance management framework to support plan delivery.

Minutes:

The Assistant Director – Policy and Communications submitted a report to recommend for approval the Council Plan for 2019 – 2023.

In 2015, the Council moved to a four year Council Plan which aligned with the medium term financial forecast. This approach had been successful in targeting resources and collective effort on key priorities and delivering positive outcomes for local communities.

A new four year plan had been developed for 2019 – 2023 which defined the Council’s key priorities, objectives and commitments over the four year period. A year one delivery plan for 2019/20 had also been developed setting out the key milestones and measures needed to keep the Council Plan on target for delivery. The delivery plan will need to be reviewed annually and approved by Council in February alongside the budget and medium term financial plan.

In addition, a new performance management framework will be introduced to underpin the Council Plan. This framework will measure and demonstrate the Council’s success in terms of milestones, outputs, outcomes and measures, and effectively review and challenge performance.