Issue - meetings

That the refreshed version of Confident in Surrey’s future, Corporate Strategy 2015-2020 be endorsed and that it be presented to the County Council meeting on 10 February 2015 for approval alongside the Revenue and Capital Budget 2015-20.

Reasons for Decisions:

By reconfirming a long term vision for the county and setting goals and key actions for the next financial year the refreshed Corporate Strategy provides a clear sense of direction for Council staff, residents, businesses and partner organisations. As part of the Council’s Policy Framework (as set out in the Constitution), the Corporate Strategy must be approved by the County Council.

The Cabinet were asked to endorse a refreshed version of the Council’s Corporate Strategy. This Strategy would then be presented to the County Council meeting on 10 February 2015 for approval, alongside the Revenue and Capital Budget. 

The Leader of the Council said that the refreshed version of the Council’s Corporate Strategy focussed on working on the long term interests of Surrey’s residents and businesses and that the Council would also concentrate on improving Surrey’s road networks, providing lasting support to those who need it and supporting economic growth.

He said that the strategy set out the Council’s strategic goals of:

·         Wellbeing

·         Economic Prosperity

·         Residents Experiences

The Cabinet Team agreed that this Plan was very focussed and would be embedded within Cabinet Members’ portfolios. Members were invited to highlight key points within the document.

RESOLVED:

That the refreshed version of Confident in Surrey’s future, Corporate Strategy 2015-2020 be endorsed and that it be presented to the County Council meeting on 10 February 2015 for approval alongside the Revenue and Capital Budget 2015-20.

Reasons for Decisions:

By reconfirming a long term vision for the county and setting goals and key actions for the next financial year the refreshed Corporate Strategy provides a clear sense of direction for Council staff, residents, businesses and partner organisations. As part of the Council’s Policy Framework (as set out in the Constitution), the Corporate Strategy must be approved by the County Council.