Issue - decisions

The Lead Specialist Strategic Planning presented the report. She explained that the contents of the Area West Chapter had been developed using the outcomes of the member workshop and also included a review of current area delivery plans.  She explained that the key priorities would be monitored on a bi-monthly basis and a progress report would be presented to the Area West Committee.  She proposed a minor amendment to the second bullet point under Economy to include Community Partnerships.

During discussion the Locality Team Manager and Lead Specialist Strategic Planning noted the comments from members and responded to questions.  Members were informed that:

·         The next step was to produce Delivery Plans for each of the key priorities and identify officers to lead on the projects and identify achievements for the year;

·         Area Committees would receive 6 monthly progress reports and in time information on individual projects would also be available through the Members Portal as progress is made with using the members portal for access to information;

·         Members asked if the delivery of a swimming pool in Chard could be added to the paragraph on pitch provision.  Officers noted it was a long term project which formed part of the Chard Regeneration Scheme and progress would therefore be reported through the relevant programme board. Officers agreed to sense check this with relevant lead officers;

·         Some priorities had also been identified in other areas and would be included elsewhere in the Council Plan;

·         The Locality Team would still have capacity to support parishes with Neighbourhood Plans and Community Plans.

At the conclusion of the debate, members agreed the priorities for the Area to be presented to District Executive for consideration for inclusion in the Council Plan.