Issue - meetings

Report of the Deputy Chief Executive attached.

Council considered a report of the Deputy Chief Executive seeking approval for the Corporate Strategy 2020/21 – 2022/23.

Councillor Bylinski Gelder referred to the term ‘Social Value’ used in the Strategy and sought to clarify its meaning to the Council. She explained that the term was enshrined in law under the Social Value Act 2013 which enabled public services to consider social, environmental and economic benefits in respect of procurement, to help commissioners achieve greater value for money. Arising from further debate regarding social value, the Mayor stressed that ‘social value’ and ‘value for money’ were separate concepts. It was suggested that perhaps this may be a useful topic for a future member learning session.

It was moved by Councillor Foster, Leader of the Council, seconded by Councillor Titherington, Deputy Leader of the Council and it was

RESOLVED (unanimously):

That the Corporate Strategy 2020/21 – 2022/23 be approved.