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ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT, PLANNING, TOURISM AND LEISURE SERVICES SELECT COMMITTEE - 7
OCTOBER 2004 SERVICE PLANS
2005/06 HEAD OF SELECT COMMITTEE AND BEST VALUE
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REASON FOR SELECT COMMITTEE CONSIDERATION
As part of the Council’s Annual Planning Cycle Select Committees receive
relevant details contained within Service Plans so that an overview can be
taken to ensure that actions and performance accord with the Corporate Plan and
other statutory and non statutory plans.
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ACTION REQUIRED
BY THE SELECT COMMITTEE To comment on
the priorities and bids contained within each Service Plan and any
implications for the delivery of the Council’s Corporate Objectives. |
BACKGROUND
Members will recall that last year each Select Committee received edited
details of Service Plans. Having looked at the format of the 2004/05 Service
Plan I believed, at that time, that it would be more beneficial to concentrate
debate on the elements relating to Key Achievements for 2003/04; Key Objectives
and Improvements for 2004/05; Structure and Budget 2004/05; Key Performance
Measures and Targets 2004-05 and Resources Bids Summary. There was a range of
differing views on this approach. It was difficult to get a balance between
ensuring that all appropriate key details were made available and not
inundating Members with masses of paper.
The Co-ordinating Committee, at its meeting on 9 September 2004,
discussed the approach that should be taken when dealing with the Service Plans
for 2005/06. The Committee noted that as the result of feedback from Members
and Heads of Service last year a revised format has been introduced with the
emphasis upon service improvement priorities. A new section had also been included
on service contributions towards achievement of the corporate priorities of
e-government, diversity and people management.
The Co-ordinating Committee believed that it would be appropriate for
each Select Committee to consider those parts of Service Plans covering the
Priorities for the Annual Action Statement; Service Contribution towards
Corporate Priorities; Revenue Budget Bids and Risk Management. The full content
of each Service Plan can be viewed by members on the Council’s intranet :- http://wightnet2000.iow.gov.uk/direction/performance/servicep.asp
If any member wishes to raise a question in relation to any other part
of the Service Plan, which is not attached as an Appendix to this report, they
are requested to speak to the Head of Service in advance of the meeting.
The Co-ordinating Committee also indicated that the Improvement Plan
included within each Service Plan should be monitored as part of the Quarterly
Performance Management Report.
RELEVANT PLANS, POLICIES, STRATEGIES AND
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
Service Plans provide the step between the Council’s Corporate
Objectives and staff’s Personal Development Review. They also link the
Council’s priorities, service priorities and resources together.
It is also very important for the Council’s
Comprehensive Performance Assessment 2005 to ensure there is ownership, agreement
and monitoring of the Council’s Service Plans by Members which is a major part
of the performance management agenda. It also provides clear evidence that the
Council is linking its planning, policies and performance management which can
only result in improved corporate governance.
CONSULTATION PROCESS
In accordance with the Council’s Annual
Planning Cycle draft Service Plans are due to be considered by Select
Committees
FINANCIAL, LEGAL, CRIME AND DISORDER
IMPLICATIONS
Each Service Plan will incorporate relevant
details.
APPENDICES ATTACHED
Appendix 1 – Planning
Services.
Appendix 2 –
Tourism.
Appendix 3 –
Community Development and Leisure.
Agenda and minutes of the Co-ordinating Committee held
on 9 September 2004.
Contact Point :Paul Thistlewood, ( 823285, e-mail
paul.thistlewood@iow.gov.uk.