Annual Council Business Plan 2023-24 Outcomes
Argyll and Bute Council · 10 October 2024
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ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL POLICY AND RESOURCES COMMITTEE CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S UNIT 10 OCTOBER 2024 ANNUAL COUNCIL BUSINESS PLAN 2023-24 OUTCOMES 1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY In June 2023 the Council agreed a Corporate Plan covering the years 2023 – 2027 and a supporting Annual Business Plan covering the financial year 2023 – 2024. It was intended that there would be annual updates on the progress against outcomes in the form of Annual Business Plans and a new Business Plan created for each year of the life of the Corporate Plan. As the Administration has changed, the priorities are being reviewed and a new Corporate Plan will be developed to align with these, coupled with a new suite of Annual Business Plans. This report provides an update on progress for the Annual Business Plan 2023 – 2024. The report recommends that the Committee • Acknowledges the progress made against the outcomes specified in the 2023 – 2024 Annual Business Plan and • Notes that a revised Corporate Plan and associated Annual Business Plan will be created following decisions by the Council in regard to priorities
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ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL POLICY AND RESOURCES COMMITTEE CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S UNIT 10 OCTOBER 2024 ANNUAL COUNCIL BUSINESS PLAN 2023-24 OUTCOMES 2.0 INTRODUCTION 2.1 In June 2023 the Council agreed a Corporate Plan covering the years 2023 – 2027 and a supporting Annual Business Plan covering the financial year 2023 – 2024. It was intended that there would be annual updates on the progress against outcomes in the form of Annual Business Plans and a new Business Plan created for each year of the life of the Corporate Plan. As the Administration has changed, the priorities are being reviewed and a new Corporate Plan will be developed to align with these, coupled with a new suite of Annual Business Plans. This report provides an update on progress for the Annual Business Plan 2023 – 2024. 3.0 RECOMMENDATIONS 3.1 It is recommended that the Committee 3.1.1 Acknowledges the progress made against the outcomes specified in the 2023 – 2024 Annual Business Plan. 3.1.2 Notes that a revised Corporate Plan and associated Annual Business Plan will be created following decisions by the Council in regard to priorities.
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4.0 DETAIL 4.1 Members agreed the Council priorities at its meeting in November 2022. Those priorities are captured within the Corporate Plan for the period 2023 – 2027. Details on activity for the financial year 2023 - 2024 against those priorities are set out in the Council’s Annual Business Plan which brings more focus and scrutiny on the delivery and performance of the organisation against its priorities. 4.2 An assessment against the performance contained within the Business Plan for 2023 – 2024 is appended. Where available, the updates cover the period to June 2024 although the key reporting period covered by the Annual Business Plan is the financial year 2023 – 2024. This is submitted to Policy and Resources Committee and for subsequent noting by the Council as part of an annual cycle of review, correction and implementation. The report and update will also be submitted to Audit and Scrutiny Committee. 5.0 CONCLUSION 5.1 Members are asked to review the update on progress for the first year of the Council’s Corporate Plan, 2023 – 2024 and note progress against outcomes identified, in consideration of the Council’s current priorities. 6.0 IMPLICATIONS 6.1 Policy - None arising directly from this report. 6.2 Financial - None arising directly from this report. 6.3 Legal - None arising directly from this report. 6.4 HR - None arising directly from this report. 6.5 Fairer Scotland Duty: An EqSEIA for the Corporate Plan 2023 2027 is available on the Council website. 6.5.1 Equalities - protected characteristics 6.5.2 Socio-economic - Duty None arising directly from this report however outcomes in the Business Plan may impact. These have been addressed in EqSEIAs for relevant activities.
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6.5.3 Islands - None arising directly from this report however outcomes in the Business Plan may impact. These have been addressed in EqSEIAs for relevant activities. 6.6 Climate Change - None arising directly from this report however outcomes in the Business Plan may impact. These have been addressed in EqSEIAs for relevant activities. 6.7 Risk – None arising directly from this report. 6.8 Customer Service - None arising directly from this report however outcomes in the Business Plan may impact. These have been addressed in EqSEIAs for relevant activities. 6.9 The Rights of the Child (UNCRC) - None arising directly from this report however outcomes in the Business Plan may impact. These have been addressed in EqSEIAs for relevant activities. Pippa Milne - Chief Executive Policy Lead Councillor Mark Irvine 03 September 2024 For further information contact: Pippa Milne, Chief Executive 01546 604263 Jennifer Coyle, Senior HR Business Partner 01546 604010 APPENDICES Appendix 1 Annual Business Plan 2023 to 2024 Annual Update June 2024