Issue - meetings

Appendix A ‘To Follow’

Purpose of Report

To present to Executive a progress report that summarised the achievements and successes delivered by the Council’s Vision 2025 strategic plan to date; and;

To request that the progress report be reviewed and approved by Executive, (Digital document -Appendix A circulated), in order that it could be published and promoted.

Decision

1.    That the ‘Vision 2025 – Celebrating our Progress’ report ‘Appendix A’ be received and reviewed; and

2.    That the progress report be approved for publication, and its promotion in accordance with the proposal set out in paragraph 3.4 of the covering report be approved by Executive.

Alternative Options Considered and Rejected

There were no alternative options available, as the progress report was for information purposes.

Reasons for the Decision

In 2022 the Council published an interim review of its Vision 2025 strategic plan. The Council would soon be developing its Vision 2030 strategic plan; the progress report ‘Appendix A’ sought to both consolidate and celebrate the achievements made during the current plan period and serve as the precursor to commencing the next strategic planning cycle.

The ‘Vision 2025 – Celebrating our Progress’ report took account of feedback received during its development and was currently being finalised in corporate style. Appendix A would follow when completed, in advance of Executive.

The content and format of the progress report had been influenced by the topics emphasised during the recent Growth Conference, and had been developed with the support of all directorates.

The publication style used in the progress report sought to make the document engaging for external stakeholders, presenting information in a more visual way and removing the need for large amounts of text. Emphasis had been given to some of the Council’s key achievements by displaying them in case study format, offering opportunities for the Council to showcase those achievements that had the biggest impact on the city.

The officers report supported the Council in commencing its next strategic planning cycle, presenting an overview of the achievements delivered by Vision 2025 and helping to set the scene for Vision 2030. The report reflected all corporate priorities within Vision 2025, and aimed to support development of the next strategic plan.