The Chief Officer for Communities and Business presented a report on the draft Community Plan for the period 2016-19 which had been developed following a  comprehensive consultation with Members, residents, town and parish councils, a wide range of voluntary and community organisations and partner agencies.

Members’ views were sought in order to inform the final draft of the Community Plan.

It was agreed that the draft Communication Plan was an excellent, easy-to-read document.  One Member suggested that a shorter version also be made available.

In response to questions the Chief Officer for Communities and Business advised that health and voluntary organisations had been consulted when drafting the plan so the needs of mental health patients were represented.

In addition, Members were advised that although Visit Kent did not appear as one of the organisations that made up them Local Strategic Partnership, they would be heavily involved in the delivery of the “Dynamic Economy” section of the Community Plan.

Public Sector Equality Duty

Members noted that consideration had been given to impacts under the Public Sector Equality Duty.

Resolved:  That the draft Community Plan be noted.