RESOLVED:

1.    That Cabinet approved the Strategic Framework comprising an ambition for Merton, strategic priorities, guiding principles and delivery objectives as set out in Appendix 1.

2.    That Cabinet noted the immediate response to the key themes emerging from the Your Merton engagement as set out in Appendix 2.

3.    That Cabinet noted that further work will take place within the council and with partners on the delivery objectives and the plans to deliver on these objectives and that an update will be provided to Cabinet in June 2022.

4.    That Cabinet agreed that an annual update will be provided to Full Council on progress and updated plans.

5.    That Cabinet agreed the Strategic Framework set out in Appendix 1 will be communicated to residents, businesses and partners, with content, design and communication channels adjusted to reflect the different audiences through the appropriate channels in January 2022.

The Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Finance, Performance, Recovery and the Local Economy presented the report requesting approval for the new strategic priorities and framework for the next 8 years. It was noted that further work would be required and requested an annual update to be provided to Council.

The Chair thanked all staff involved and it was RESOLVED:

1.    That Cabinet approved the Strategic Framework comprising an ambition for Merton, strategic priorities, guiding principles and delivery objectives as set out in Appendix 1.

2.    That Cabinet noted the immediate response to the key themes emerging from the Your Merton engagement as set out in Appendix 2.

3.    That Cabinet noted that further work will take place within the council and with partners on the delivery objectives and the plans to deliver on these objectives and that an update will be provided to Cabinet in June 2022.

4.    That Cabinet agreed that an annual update will be provided to Full Council on progress and updated plans.

5.    That Cabinet agreed the Strategic Framework set out in Appendix 1 will be communicated to residents, businesses and partners, with content, design and communication channels adjusted to reflect the different audiences through the appropriate channels in January 2022.