Meeting documents

County Council (DCC)
Friday 23 May 2008


            Meeting: County Council (County Hall, Durham - Council Chamber - 23/05/2008 10:00:00 AM)

                  Item: A12 Corporate Plan 2008-09


         

Report of John Richardson, Acting Chief Executive
Purpose of the Report

1 To seek Council approval for the Corporate Plan 2008-09.

Background

2 The Corporate Plan 2008-09 is a key document for the Council. It is a one year plan that sets out the Council’s priorities for improvement for the transitional year between two-tier and unitary status.

Framework

3 The plan is organised around five high level outcomes which mirror the themes of the County Durham Partnership and the new Local Area Agreement. A sixth high level outcome reflects corporate management priorities for the transitional year.

4 Specific contributory outcomes for improvement that will help the Council achieve its high level outcomes are included. Against each, the plan identifies key tasks, performance indicators, risk and financial implications.

5 The Corporate Plan will be a key focus of our internal performance management arrangements during 2008-09. Quarterly reports will set out performance against the plan’s key performance indicators and progress against key tasks.

Recommendations and reasons

6 You are recommended to:

(a) Approve the Corporate Plan 2008-09 with an introductory foreword to be added by the leader of the Council.
Background Paper(s)

‘Improving Outcomes in County Durham 2008-09’
Planning Guidance 2008-09

Contact: Bev Stobbart 0191 383 4001
Appendix 1: Implications

Local Government Review

The plan covers the period that will see the election of members to the new Unitary Authority.

Finance

Information on financial management and value for money is included in the Corporate Plan

Staffing

Information on workforce planning is included in the Corporate Plan

Equality and diversity

Our approach to equality and diversity is included in the Corporate Plan

Accommodation

N/A

Crime and disorder

Reference is made to Section 17 actions in the Plan

Sustainability

Actions relating to sustainability are included in the Corporate Plan

Human rights

N/A

Localities and rurality

Rural proofing and rural service standards are referred to in the Corporate Plan.

Young people

Actions relating to children and young people are included in the Plan

Consultation

Consultation and community engagement are referenced in the Corporate Plan.

Health
Actions to tackle health inequalities are included in the Plan as one of the Council’s improvement priorities

Attachments



 Item 12.pdf