Issue - meetings

To consider a report of the Head of Policy and Performance.

The Committee considered a report of the Head of Policy and Performance on the development of the Sustainable Community Strategy.

The Sustainable Community Strategy would set the overall strategic direction and long term economic vision for the economic, social and environmental well-being of the area in a way that would contribute to sustainable development.

The Strategy would contain the following elements:

·        the long term vision based firmly on local needs – this will be underpinned by a shared evidence base informed by community aspirations

·        key priorities for the local area, based upon this vision which may realistically be achieved in the medium term.

Preparation of the Strategy began at the first LSP Assembly in October 2009 and had been subject to a number of consultation events during 2010. The draft strategy was expected to be published for further consultation in May and to be approved by Council in July 2010.

It was anticipated that this Committee would formally comment on the draft strategy at its next meeting on 15 June 2010.

RESOLVED – (a)     That the approach for the development of the Sustainable Community Strategy outlined in the report be supported.

(b)    That the Committee be formally consulted on the final draft strategy at its meeting to be held on 15 June 2010.