Agenda item

The Chair explained that the LGA has re-focused its Business Plan in light of new priorities thrown up by the ongoing COVID pandemic and noted that many of these had been reflected in the Work Programme presented at the previous meeting in September 2020.

The following comments were raised by members of the Board:

-          It was suggested that the Plan should be amended to include specific work around the local leadership on the Shared Prosperity Fund as well as Child Poverty & Hunger. Sarah Pickup (Deputy Chief Executive, LGA) said that this work could be picked up when the plan is next updated.

-          There was also a call to ensure the Plan reflected the full spectrum of Government Departments the LGA lobbies on funding for Local Government. Sarah explained that while the paper was not explicit on this matter the LGA works across Government.

-          Members welcomed the inclusion of Sustainability as a key priority in the Plan. Further lobbying was recommended to enable local authorities’ greater discretion to work towards decarbonisation.

Decision

The members of the Resources Board noted the Business Plan.

Action

Officers to proceed with delivery of Business Plan in line with members comments.