Issue - meetings

Assembly received this report introduced by the Chief Executive, setting out the vision and priorities for Barking and Dagenham in the Community Strategy 2013/2016 and Corporate Plan 2013/2014.

Assembly noted that both documents had been considered and endorsed for adoption at this meeting by the Cabinet on 16 April 2013.

Assembly agreed to approve:

(i)  the draft Community Strategy 2013-16 attached at Appendix 1 to the report; and

(ii)  the draft Corporate Plan 2013/14 attached at Appendix 2 to the report.

The Leader presented a report on the Community Strategy 2013 to 2016 and Corporate Plan for 2013/14 which were developed by drawing together the priorities of the Council, as the community leader for the Borough, and its partners to form a vision for Barking and Dagenham.

The overall vision was to “Encourage growth and unlock the potential of Barking and Dagenham and its residents” which would be delivered via the five priorities:

·  Ensure every child is valued so that they can succeed

·  Reduce crime and the fear of crime

·  Improve health and wellbeing through all stages of life

·  Creating thriving communities by maintaining and investing in high quality homes

·  Maximise growth opportunities and increase the income of borough residents

Cabinet agreed to recommend the Assembly to approve:

(i)  The draft Community Strategy 2013-16 attached at Appendix 1 to the report; and

(ii)  The draft Corporate Plan 2013/14 attached at Appendix 2 to the report.