Issue - meetings

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

The Committee considered a report on the proposed consultation arrangements for the Council's new Corporate Strategy.

It was reported that the draft strategy would be tabled at the Cabinet meeting to be held later in the day.  If approved, the consultation exercise would run until 30 September 2015.  It was anticipated that a final draft would be presented to Cabinet in November and then to Full Council for approval in December.

Details of the stakeholders to be consulted on the draft strategy were presented.  It was noted that, in addition to the organisations listed in the report, 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 recommendation set out in the report to Cabinet be noted, and that no additional comments or suggested alternative recommendations be made.