Issue - meetings

The Leader presented the report which outlined the Council’s commitment to ‘Protect, Care & Invest to Create a Better Borough’. As part of its election manifesto, the administration had identified a number of commitments, of which over 90% had so far been delivered including:

·         Investment of £80m per year to protect the most vulnerable adults and children, which included the achievement of Outstanding OFSTED judgments for safeguarding children services and the Shared Lives service.

·         Investment of £50m in roads and footpaths

·         Work to address health inequalities.

It was noted that a cross cutting theme was to continue to support businesses and the community recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Cabinet Members commended the plan, noting the significant impact the pandemic had had on the economy and community. Members welcomed the partnership working that had taken place and the investment that had occurred.

The Leader of the Conservative Group noted the achievements but stated there needed to be a focus on where the plan was going rather than where it had been. The Leader of the Liberal Democrat / Independent Group welcomed the plan.

RESOLVED that the new Council Plan ‘Protect, Care & Invest to Create a Better Borough 2020 and onwards’ be approved.