Decision details

The Organisational Development Officer presented a report which provided Members with the results of the corporate objectives consultation undertaken between October and December 2018. The report set out how the results of the consultation had shaped the content of the corporate objectives included within the Community Plan for 2019-2023.

A copy of the Corporate Objectives Consultation report was attached as Appendix to the report. The consultation consisted of a Parish and Town Council questionnaire, stakeholder feedback, and a resident survey completed by 11,224 residents. This equated to an 11.3% response rate.  The corporate objectives were initially drafted by senior officers and Members.  The corporate objectives were then shaped to reflect the points raised by residents and the key activities under each objective were prioritised to reflect feedback from residents on those areas identified as requiring the most improvement.

The survey confirmed how important it was for residents to feel safe in their local area and also highlighted the importance of tackling anti-social behaviour and the blights of fly tipping, littering and dog fouling. Residents also expressed their wish for improved care and support for vulnerable groups. The report detailed a number of actions the Council had taken to directly address these issues, including working with the Police for a Town Centre Police Officer, employing two Community Protection Officers and bidding for further funding to support rough sleepers.

The report also detailed the potential legacy as a result of the resident survey with 2,482 residents signing up to a mailing list and 820 residents expressing an interest in joining the newly created Resident Panel which had been created to help the Council understand the views and experiences of residents

The Members analysed some of the findings within the report and the relatio9nship with current service provision and welcomed the further analysis which was to be undertaken at a Ward level.  

AGREED (unanimously) that:

(a)               the Corporate Objectives Consultation Report, attached as Appendix 1 to the report, be noted;

(b)               the proposed actions outlined in paragraph 3 of the report ‘Legacy of the Resident Survey’ be approved and the resident satisfaction be used to inform the Council’s performance;

(c)                a copy of the Consultation Report be sent to Nottinghamshire County Council and Highways England highlighting the issues raised by residents surrounding road maintenance and congestion;

(d)               a copy of the Consultation report be sent to Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust highlighting the issues raised by residents regarding access to healthcare facilities;

(e)               a copy of the Consultation Report be sent to Nottinghamshire Police highlighting the issues raised by residents regarding reducing crime and lack of a police presence; and

(f)        the outcome of the survey be communicated to Residents via appropriate media including a section in the Corporate Plan and article in the Voice Magazine.

Reason for Decision

To enable Members to consider and take appropriate actions following the outcome of the consultation.