Issue - meetings

A report from the Leader of the Council and Cabinet Member for Finance and Growth is attached.

Councillor Eamonn O’Brien the Leader of the Council and Cabinet Member for Finance and Growth, presented the report which detailed Let’s do It, a ten year vision and strategy for the Borough of Bury. It was noted that the strategy set out high level ambitions but was supported by a robust delivery plan to ensure measurable impact and outcomes.

Members praised the strategy and the collaborative approach proposed, the success of which could be seen in the rollout of Covid vaccinations. Members thanked officers for their work and endorsed the recommendations.

Decision:

That Cabinet approves the following recommendations for onward approval by Full Council:

·       The Council endorses the strategy for adoption and encourages other public service and community leaders to do the same.

Reasons for the decision:

The strategy had been produced in consultation with local people and informed by all members of the Team Bury public and community sector partnership.

Other options considered and rejected:

None. The strategy has been produced following two rounds of consultation.