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This report provides an update on the Corporate Strategy Community Consultation which was undertaken during January – February 2023, and seeks approval to make final amendments to the Corporate Strategy ahead of it being finalised.

The report of the Chief Executive provided an overview of the Corporate Strategy Community Consultation and advised of the work undertaken to update and improve the document following feedback received from residents.

Information about the recent community consultation and the resultant proposed changes and additions to the Strategy were provided in Annexes 1 – 3.  A high level Action Plan linking to the priorities set out in the Corporate Strategy was also attached at Annex 4. It was noted that in respect of the timeframe for the Strategy Cabinet had recommended a period of 2023-2027, with a review built in after two years.

Clarity was sought on a number of issues in respect of Tonbridge Sports Farm and safeguarding Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).  Members were advised that any further comments related to KPIs would be considered as part of the Gap Analysis work.

RECOMMENDED*:  That the Corporate Strategy and Action Plan, along with the aligned Key Performance Indicators (set out in Annex 3), be commended to Cabinet for approval

*Referred to Cabinet

This report provides an update on the Corporate Strategy Community Consultation which was undertaken during January – February 2023, and seeks approval to make final amendments to the Corporate Strategy ahead of it being finalised.

The report of the Chief Executive provided an update on the Corporate Strategy Community Consultation which was undertaken during January – February 2023 and sought approval to make final amendments to the Corporate Strategy ahead of it being finalised.

There had been a good response to the public consultation exercise and the report provided an overview of the responses and key messages received.  There were a number of points or proposed amendments raised and it was recommended that the Strategy be amended to reflect these as detailed in Table 3 of the report. As a result of some of the comments received it was recommended that the period covered by the Corporate Strategy be extended to 2023-2027 as detailed in 1.3.6 of the report.

Finally, potential changes in respect of Key Performance Indicators were identified and these were set out in Appendix 2.

RESOLVED:  That

(1)             the report be noted;

(2)             the Corporate Strategy, as set out in Appendix 1, together with the amendments set out in Table 3 of the report be endorsed;

(3)             it be commended to the Overview and Scrutiny Committee, that the period covered by the Strategy be extended to 2023-2027, as referenced in 1.3.6, and that a review of the Strategy be undertaken after 2 years;

(4)             the proposed new Key Performance Indicators, as set out in Appendix 2, be endorsed;

(5)             the Overview and Scrutiny Committee be invited to consider views on the Corporate Strategy 2023/24 Action Plan, as set out in Appendix 3; and

(6)             delegated authority be granted to the Chief Executive in liaison with the leader of the Council to approve any necessary further minor changes to the Corporate Strategy that might be required solely for reasons of clarity of presentation.

Decision Notice D230018CAB

The report of the Chief Executive provided an update on the Corporate Strategy Community Consultation which was undertaken during January – February 2023 and sought approval to make final amendments to the Corporate Strategy ahead of it being finalised.

There had been a good response to the public consultation exercise and the report provided an overview of the responses and key messages received.  There were a number of points or proposed amendments raised and it was recommended that the Strategy be amended to reflect these as detailed in Table 3 of the report. As a result of some of the comments received it was recommended that the period covered by the Corporate Strategy be extended to 2023-2027 as detailed in 1.3.6 of the report.

Finally, potential changes in respect of Key Performance Indicators were identified and these were set out in Appendix 2.

Whilst the recommendation to extend the period covered by the Corporate Strategy to five years was supported, Councillor Boughton proposed, seconded by Councillor Coffin, that the Strategy be reviewed after 2 years.  This proposal was supported.

RESOLVED:  That

(1)             the report be noted;

(2)             the Corporate Strategy, as set out in Appendix 1, together with the amendments set out in Table 3 of the report be endorsed;

(3)             it be commended to the Overview and Scrutiny Committee, that the period covered by the Strategy be extended to 2023-2027, as referenced in 1.3.6, and that a review of the Strategy be undertaken after 2 years;

(4)             the proposed new Key Performance Indicators, as set out in Appendix 2, be endorsed;

(5)             the Overview and Scrutiny Committee be invited to consider views on the Corporate Strategy 2023/24 Action Plan, as set out in Appendix 3; and

(6)             delegated authority be granted to the Chief Executive in liaison with the leader of the Council to approve any necessary further minor changes to the Corporate Strategy that might be required solely for reasons of clarity of presentation.