Issue - meetings

(Report of the Chief Executive. To be introduced by the Leader of the Council).  The plan sets out the vision, outcomes and priorities for the Council, together with a set of cross-cutting principles which will underpin the work of the Council for the next two years.

Cabinet considered a report, introduced by the Leader of the Council, which set out the vision, outcomes and priorities for the Council, together with a set of cross-cutting principles, which would underpin the work of the Council over that period.

In response to a question the Leader advised that each of the priorities contained within the plan were underpinned by detailed figures and that this information could be supplied to Members by the Council’s Performance Team. It was clarified that whilst the Council Tax collection rate for 2012/13 had been 94% the target for 2013/14 had been set at 92.5% to recognise that changes introduced by the Government in relation to the collection of Council Tax and the reduction in Council Tax relief were likely to mean that there would be an increase in the number of people who were unable to pay their Council Tax.

Councillor Bevan queried whether the figure of eight hundred and twenty, which was stated in relation to the new build housing target, was correct and it was agreed that officers should check this and advise Councillor Bevan following the meeting.

The Chief Executive advised that Cabinet would receive a number of reports in the Autumn of 2013 in relation to changes in office accommodation and the savings that would be derived from this. 

RESOLVED:

1. That the proposed outcomes, priorities and key activities, as set out in Appendix 1 of the report, be approved; and 

2. That it be agreed that the Chief Executive and relevant Cabinet Members be authorised to make any final amendments and clarifications to the Corporate Plan.

Alternative Options Considered

Senior managers, directorates and business units have discussed and identified the key outcomes, priorities and activities for the coming two years and these are reflected in the Corporate Plan.

Reasons for Decision

The Corporate Plan sets out the vision and priorities for the Council, the actions and projects that will be undertaken to achieve the priorities and the measures to evaluate these.  The Corporate Plan is the overarching document, which allows the Council and Haringey residents to understand the main focus of the Council for the coming two years.