Report to: |
Overview and Scrutiny Committee |
Date: |
21 March 2023 |
Title: |
A Plan for West Devon Thematic Update: Thriving Economy |
Portfolio Area: |
Cllr Peter Crozier Lead Member Economy |
Wards Affected: |
All |
Urgent Decision: |
N Approval and N |
clearance obtained:
Date next steps can be taken:
Contact: Chris.Shears@swdevon.gov.uk
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Overview and Scrutiny Committee note the progress in delivering against the Plan for West Devon ‘Thriving Economy’ Thematic Delivery Plan.
1.1 The Council adopted the Plan for West Devon in September 2021, alongside detailed Thematic Delivery Plans for each priority area.
1.2 This report provides the second thematic update on the Thriving Economy strand of the Plan for West Devon.
2.1 The Performance Management Framework included with the Plan for West Devon strategy commits that Overview and Scrutiny will receive a thematic update at each meeting in order to consider the progress against the agreed Thematic Delivery Plans.
2.2 The Thriving Economy Thematic Update report is set out as Appendix A to this report.
3.1 Progress against the Thematic Delivery Plan will continue to be regularly monitored by the Hub Lead for Thriving Economy through monthly meetings with the lead officer.
Highlights continue to be provided in the quarterly Integrated Performance Management Report considered by the Hub.
3.2 Following consideration by Overview and Scrutiny, the progress report will be published on the Councils strategy reporting pages https://westdevon.gov.uk/plan-for-west-devon as a public record of progress.
Implications
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Relevant to proposals Y/N |
Details and proposed measures to address |
Legal/Governance
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Providing performance updates in respect of our strategic priorities contributes to Principle F of the CIPFA Delivering Good Governance in Local Government Framework. This principle is about managing risks and performance through robust internal control and strong public financial management. |
Financial implications to include reference to value for money
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This report does provide updates in respect of financial information but does not make any recommendations or lead to any financial implications not considered by other committees.
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Risk |
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The thematic update report considers the key risks for the Council in delivering each action within the Plan for West Devon delivery plan.
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Supporting Corporate Strategy |
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Thriving Economy |
Climate Change - Carbon / Biodiversity Impact |
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Comprehensive Impact Assessment Implications |
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Equality and Diversity
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No direct implications |
Safeguarding
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No direct implications |
Community Safety, Crime and Disorder |
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No direct implications
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Health, Safety and Wellbeing |
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No direct implications |
Other implications |
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Supporting Information
Appendices:
Appendix A – Thriving Economy Thematic Update
Background Papers:
None