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2012/13 Refresh of the Strategic Plan

21/12/2011 - 2012/13 Refresh of the Strategic Plan

1. That the focus of the following outcomes and list of priorities be approved.

Priority 1 For Maidstone to have a growing economy

Outcomes

· A transport network that supports the local economy

Integrated transport strategy with KCC

– Sustainable transport approach

– Behavioural change/modal shift

– Maidstone town centre as a regional transport hub

– Integrated parking strategy

· A growing economy with rising employment, catering for a range of skill sets to meet the demands of the local economy

Creating the right planning environment

Development of key infrastructure

Business expansion

Inward investment

Development of stronger business relationships

Tackling worklessness

Priority 2 For Maidstone to be a decent place to live

Outcomes

· Decent, affordable housing in the right places across a range of tenures

Develop sustainable communities

Increase choice and improve the quality of life for vulnerable people

Improve our existing homes

Improve access to housing advice and work to prevent homelessness and rough sleeping in Maidstone

· Continues to be a clean and attractive environment for people who live in and visit the Borough

New waste management arrangements in place by 2013

Development of commercial services –including business case for commercial waste

Completion of “new” cleansing model – area working, deep cleaning, enforcement

Improve perception of cleanliness in the borough

Reduce the Council’s energy consumption

Implement Air Quality Management Area Action Plan

· Residents are not disadvantaged because of where they live or who they are, vulnerable people are assisted and the level of deprivation is reduced

Early intervention preventative approach to tackle disadvantage – young children and their families

Intervention with families already with multiple needs; key criterion – intergenerational worklessness

Other intervention including health and community safety

Priority 3 Corporate and Customer Excellence

Outcomes

· The Council will continue to have value for money services that residents are satisfied with

Strategic Plan – Medium Term Financial Plan alignment

Improvement Journey

Customer centred organisation

Localism and “Bigger Society”

Future Shape of the Organisation – including structure and governance

Workforce strategy

2. That it be agreed that the outcome on disadvantage be moved and a new customer focus outcome be added.

3. That the other areas to be refreshed, set out below, be agreed.

4. That the progress on the action plan from April to November 2011 be noted.