Decision details

The Cabinet considered the report of the Executive Director which provided details of the development of a new Vision for the Borough, which had been produced through close working with partners, businesses, private sector organisations, the voluntary, community and faith sector and the community. The Vision and Outcomes Framework would help the Council focus on what’s important and to be ambitious for the Borough and its communities in the future.

This report provided the feedback from the Overview and Scrutiny Committees and an updated 2030 Vision Outcomes framework for consideration.

Decision Made: That

(1)       the Overview and Scrutiny Committees be thanked for their comments and it be noted that their comments and feedback had been reflected in the Outcomes Framework set out in Annex B of the report and will be reflected in the development of future engagement plans and activity;

(2)       the recommended changes to the themes set out in paragraph 2.3 of the report be approved;

(3)       the Council be recommended to approve the Core Purpose set at in paragraph 2.13 of the report;

(4)       subject to any required changes, the Council be recommended to approve the Vision and Outcomes Framework set out in Annex B of the report;

(5)       it be noted that the Outcomes Framework for Change will help the Council deliver against the Vision and the new Core Purpose;

(6)       changes be made to the formal documentation to evidence the impact of the above decisions against the Vision and Council’s Core Purpose; and

(7)       the current two sponsors Councillor Patricia Hardy and Councillor Paulette Lappin, retain an overview sponsorship role.

Reasons for Decision:

Sefton Council is leading on developing a new and exciting vision for the future of the borough and wants anyone who lives, works or visits Sefton to be involved. Working closely with partners, businesses, private sector organisations, the voluntary, community and faith sector and the wider Sefton community, the aim is to focus on what is important and to be ambitious for the borough and its communities in the future.

Imagine Sefton 2030 engaged the public, local businesses and potential investors in creating a vision that would collectively promote shared prosperity, coordinated public investment, and a healthy environment and population.

The Vision and Outcomes Framework would guide long term planning - helping to collectively stimulate growth, prosperity, set new expectation levels and to help focus on what is important for Sefton.

Alternative Options Considered and Rejected:

The role of the public sector is changing and so the Council and partners must prepare for the future. Doing nothing is not an option and a silo based approach would not maximise opportunities for the borough.