Issue - meetings

Report of Director – Strategy and Commissioning

Purpose of report

To set out the Strategy for Consultation and Engagement for Cherwell District Council, and the action plan for the consultations and engagements for 2016/17.

Recommendations

The meeting is recommended to:

 1.1        Agree the three year Strategy for Consultation and Engagement.

1.2         Agree the consultation and engagement action plan for 2016/17 noting the areas of joint working with partner agencies and developing closer links with our communities.

Resolved

(1)          That the three year Strategy for Consultation and Engagement 2016-2019 (annex to the Minutes as set out in the Minute Book) be agreed.

(2)          That the consultation and engagement action plan for 2016/17 be agreed and the areas of joint working with partner agencies and developing closer links with our communities be noted.

The Director – Strategy and Commissioning submitted a report to set out the Strategy for Consultation and Engagement for Cherwell District Council, and the action plan for the consultations and engagements for 2016/17.

Resolved

(1)          That the three year Strategy for Consultation and Engagement 2016-2019 (annex to the Minutes as set out in the Minute Book) be agreed.

(2)          That the consultation and engagement action plan for 2016/17 be agreed and the areas of joint working with partner agencies and developing closer links with our communities be noted.

Reasons

The council has undertaken regular consultations and engagement events since 2009 and the new strategy will build on this foundation. The strategy is supported by meaningful and relevant action plans to provide the detail for how this work will be carried out.

The 2016-17 action plan demonstrates how the council will continue to deliver consultations and public engagement and thereby support the stated equalities objectives over the coming year. Progress will be reported via the performance management framework on a quarterly basis. The equalities objectives are:

·         Fair Access and Customer Satisfaction

·         Tackling Inequality and Deprivation

·         Building Strong and Cohesive Communities

·         Positive Engagement and Understanding

·         Demonstrating Our Commitment to Equality

Alternative options

Option 1: To note the report

Option 2: To request additional information on items within this report