Issue - meetings

Report number POI30 by the Leader.         (Enclosure)

DECISION:- 1. To note the proposed timetable for the development of the new Lincolnshire wide Sustainable Development Strategy; and

2. That the Leader of the Council report any views or suggestions that the Council agrees to make on the proposed themes and outcomes to the Lincolnshire Sustainable Community Strategy Board at its meeting on 27^th January 2009.

Marcus Coleman, Assistant Chief Executive, Lincolnshire County Council, was welcomed to the meeting. Mr Coleman addressed the Council on why there was a need for a long term vision for the County, how it had been developed, its main themes and key community outcomes.

Council also had before them report POI30 of the Leader of the Council  which provided an update on the progress being made by the Lincolnshire Assembly to develop this new county wide sustainable community strategy and the timetable set for its

agreement.

The report set out the proposed themes of the strategy, a draft South Kesteven chapter produced for the South Kesteven Local Strategic Partnership and illustrated how the Councils recently agreed priorities (Council minute 50/08) and the Lincolnshire Local Area Agreement would both help contribute to its delivery.

The new Comprehensive Area Assessment (CAA) would come into effect in April 2009; this would test the effectiveness of how all local authorities in the County and the organisations they worked with help to improve the quality of life for the people who live and work in the County.

In response to a question, the Corporate Head Partnerships and Improvement confirmed that he would be happy to attend parish council meetings in order to discuss this matter further. It would also be considered by the Communities Policy Development Group.

After discussion, the motion was duly proposed, seconded and carried.