Issue - meetings

That:

·         Full Council adopt the Council Plan 2026-2029.

Councillor Giles-Medhurst moved that Full Council adopt the Council Plan 2026/2029. The motion was seconded by Councillor Nelmes.

Members noted that the plan had been considered by the Service Committees and the Policy and Resources Committee, and that minor amendments had been incorporated following Member feedback. The Leader advised that the Council would reflect upon comments arising from the recent peer review, particularly in relation to targets and performance measures.

During debate, concern was expressed that the formal peer review report had not yet been received and that Members were relying on informal feedback. It was confirmed that the formal report was due mid-march but that summary feedback had been presented and circulated.

The motion was put to the vote and declared CARRIED by the Chair with the voting being 23 votes For, 0 votes Against and 10 Abstentions.

That:

·         Committee to approve the progression of the proposed Council Plan 2026-2029 to Full Council on 24 February 2026 for adoption.

The Committee considered the proposed Council Plan. Officers outlined the engagement undertaken, including over 600 consultation responses, and explained that the plan was intended to be strategic, supported by service plans and KPIs.

Members welcomed the engagement and ambition of the plan but queried whether the plan was sufficiently specific and deliverable and discussed historic challenges in delivering previous Council Plans.

Officers advised that delivery would be monitored through quarterly performance reporting. The service plans and committee scrutiny would provide operational detail. A mid term review of the Council Plan would take place.

The motion was put to the vote and declared CARRIED by the Chair, the voting being For 9, Against 0, Abstentions 4.

RESOLVED:

That:

·       Committee to approve the progression of the proposed Council Plan 2026-2029 to Full Council on 24 February 2026 for adoption.