Decision details

Corporate Strategy: Consultation

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision status: Recommendations approved

Is Key decision?: No

Purpose:

The Cabinet is being asked to consider the County Council's Corporate Strategy.

Decisions:

Mike Kirby, Director, Corporate Commissioning, and Dave Carr, Head of Service, Policy Information and Commissioning (Start Well) presented a report on the development of a new Corporate Strategy. Copies of the initial draft strategy were circulated to the meeting.

 

In presenting the report, it was emphasised that the strategy would cover the timeframe of 2021 and beyond, provided a clear evidence base and strategic framework for the council's direction and decisions, and that it was based on the Marmot principles and the work of the Fairness Commission. Attention was also drawn to the baseline area needs assessment documents.

 

It was confirmed that there would follow a period of consultation with Councillors and key organisations in Lancashire. In addition to the organisations listed in the report, it was confirmed that the following bodies would also be consulted:

 

·  Lancashire Association of Local Councils (LALC)

·  Society of Local Authority Clerks

·  MEPs

·  NHS Hospital Trusts

·  HE/FE establishments

 

Resolved: That the consultation arrangements set out in the report be agreed, with the addition of the following bodies to the list of consultees:

 

·  Lancashire Association of Local Councils (LALC)

·  Society of Local Council Clerks

·  MEPs

·  NHS Hospital Trusts

·  HE/FE establishments

Divisions Affected: (All Divisions);

Contact: Dave Carr, Director of Policy, Commissioning and Children's Health Email: Dave.carr@lancashire.gov.uk Tel: 01772 532066.

Report author: Dave Carr

Date of decision: 12/08/2015

Decided at meeting: 12/08/2015 - Cabinet

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