Decision details

The Leader of the Council introduced this report setting out how the Council would develop a new 3 Year Council Plan for 2013/16.  The report set out an initial framework for the Plan which would be discussed widely with local partners, community groups, businesses and the public prior to its finalisation. 

The comments of the Budget Task Group, which had considered the report at a meeting earlier that morning, were circulated; it was confirmed that they would be taken into account in the consultation.

RESOLVED

1.    That approval be given to the proposed framework of a new 3 Year Council Plan based on the purpose, outcomes, priorities and budget principles set out in the report.

2.    That the priorities for spending review and investment set out in this report be agreed and developed into more detailed business cases and action plans for projects, for further consideration by elected Members.

3.    That the process for developing the 3 Year Council Plan, in parallel with the Council’s supporting Medium Term Financial Strategy be agreed, in particular applying the proposed principles for budget decisions set out in the report.