Decision details

To consider a report of the Cabinet Member for Economic Development seeking approval of changes in the Thornhill Plus You Succession Strategy.

Owing to changes in the Thornhill Plus You Succession Strategy, it is necessary to obtain the approval of the Council as the Accountable Body and lead partner in order that the strategy can be referred back to the Department of Communities and Local Government (DCLG) for final approval. 

The Thornhill Plus You Succession Strategy sets the context for the final programme annual delivery plan.  This requires the endorsement of the Council prior to submission to the DCLG.

Having had regard to the Council’s Community Strategy:

(i)  As Accountable Body, to endorse the Thornhill Plus You Succession Strategy set out in Appendix 1 to this report.

(ii)  To delegate authority to the Assistant Chief Executive (Economic Development and Regeneration) to approve future amendments.

In order for the revised strategy to be re-submitted to CLG, it requires endorsement by the Council as Accountable Body.

There are no alternative options – the guidance from CLG is prescriptive.