Decision details

The Committee gave consideration to a report setting out an approach to delivering area based plans for all communities, reflecting investment opportunities and local service prioritisation as part of the delivery of the approved Corporate Plan 2023 – 2027.

Decision

The Policy and Resources Committee agreed –

1.    that the number of locality plans covering Argyll and Bute was 8 plans (option A), as set out in paragraphs 4.31 to 4.33 of the submitted report;

2.    the principles on which the initiative would be designed and implemented as set out in paragraph 4.35 of the submitted report;

3.    the approach to the aforementioned initiative as set out in paragraphs 4.36 to 4.40 of the submitted report;

4.    the resourcing and timescales as set out in paragraphs 4.41 to 4.45 of the submitted report;

5.    to reflect any relevant outcomes from the Community Planning Partnership Community Wealth Building Review in the approach to producing area plans, noting that the report would be completed before the work started on the plans; and  

6.    to an allocation of £200,000 from the Council’s Priorities Investment Fund to fund two temporary posts and associated costs to allow commencement of this initiative.

(Reference:  Report by Chief Executive dated 20 September 2023, submitted)