Issue - meetings

The Council had before it the recommendations of the Executive for the proposed supplementary and amended priorities to the Council’s Woking for all Strategy 2022-27.  The Strategy had been refreshed to build upon the new administration’s key priorities of financial responsibility, a Masterplan for the Town Centre, and making the Council carbon neutral. 

The Leader of the Council, Councillor Barker, introduced the recommendations, highlighting the key elements of the Strategy which included extensive community engagement, financial stability of investment in companies, achieving carbon zero, environmental initiatives such as the flood relief scheme in Byfleet, reviewing the Victoria Arch scheme and undertaking a programme of play area refurbishments.

The proposed Strategy was welcomed by Members of the Council, noting the ambitions of the Authority.

REsolved

That the supplementary and amended priorities for 2022-23 to the Woking for all Corporate Strategy 2022-27, as attached to the Executive report, be adopted.

Reporting Person – Julie Fisher

The Leader of the Council, Councillor Barker, introduced the report which sought approval of the supplementary and amended priorities to the Council’s Woking for all Strategy 2022-27 following the change in administration.  The Leader stated that the aim of updating the Strategy was to achieve gradual change through decisive and targeted actions, taking an approach that was affordable, responsible and sustainable.  It was noted that the Strategy had been refreshed to build upon the new administration’s key priorities of financial responsibility, a Masterplan for the Town Centre, and taking the Council carbon neutral.

The Executive supported the supplementary and amended priorities to the Woking for all Strategy.  The planned work with partners to tackle the Cost of Living crisis, including holding a Cost of Living summit in the Autumn, was particularly welcomed.

REcommendED to Council

That the supplementary and amended priorities for 2022-23 to the Woking for all Corporate Strategy 2022-27, as attached to the report, be adopted.

Reason:   To enable the Council to clearly articulate its strategic objectives and focus of work within the Council and beyond.