To consider adopting a new Communications Strategy following consultations with councillors, staff and stakeholders, on the authority’s draft Strategy be considered and that all sections of our community receive information, and are consulted about Council activities in order to ensure equality of access to services.  This updated strategy will set the overall corporate framework within which Council communications work will be undertaken. 

1.  That the Communications Strategy 2009-12 be approved.

2.  That the Communications Strategy 2009-12 be reviewed annually to monitor progress and to take account of new initiatives such as any taken as a result of the Communities in Control White Paper.