The report sets out the intention to develop a long-term (20+ years) Vision for Central Bedfordshire as a place which will, in turn inform the Council’s next 5-year plan and, also provide a framework for future decision-making.

That the development of a long-term (20+ years) Vision for Central Bedfordshire as a place, which will inform the Council’s next strategic 5-year plan and provide a framework for future decision making, be endorsed.

The Executive considered a report from the Leader of the Council setting out the intention to develop a long-term vision for Central Bedfordshire as a place which will, in turn inform the Council’s next 5-year plan and also provide a framework for future decision-making.

In response to a question, the Leader confirmed that community engagement would be held to inform the development of the vision.

Reason for decision:  The development of a vision for Central Bedfordshire was deemed critical to shaping the future ambitions for the area and responds directly to the recommendations made through the Peer Challenge.

RESOLVED

that the development of a long-term (20+ years) Vision for Central Bedfordshire as a place, which would inform the Council’s next strategic 5-year plan and provide a framework for future decision making, be endorsed.

The decision was unanimous.