Issue - meetings

Dr Ita O’Donovan, Chief Executive

The Committee received an address from Dr Ita O’Donovan, Chief Executive of the Council outlining the corporate priorities for the Council in the year ahead.  The importance of a robust performance management system, the development of the corporate plan and the use of the HSP stream boards, the community strategy and partnership working were all seen as important priorities in the authority’s pursuit of ‘Excellent’ status.  It was noted that strengthening the rôle of the Overview and Scrutiny committee would also enhance the Council’s performance.

Members enquired as to the issue of homelessness, and under whose responsibility it came.  The Chief Executive stated that portfolio allocation was a Member issue, but would raise the issue with the Executive Member for Housing. 

Members additionally enquired as to the impact on Planning matters were the council to refuse to endorse the UDP.  We noted that the London Plan would take precedence, greatly limiting the Council’s ability to control development within the borough.

RESOLVED:

1. That the Chief Executive’s report be noted.

2. That Members clarify which Executive portfolio holder is responsible for homelessness.