Decision

The Council has decided to approve the Exeter City Council Corporate Plan 2025-2028 and endorse strategic priorities and intended outcomes.

Analysis

outcome: The Council approved the Corporate Plan and endorsed the strategic priorities and intended outcomes, as well as noted the findings from the consultation report and previous surveys.

summary: The decision at stake is the approval of the Exeter City Council Corporate Plan 2025-2028 and endorsement of strategic priorities and intended outcomes.

topline: The Council has decided to approve the Exeter City Council Corporate Plan 2025-2028 and endorse strategic priorities and intended outcomes.

reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves setting priorities and outcomes for the city, which can impact various stakeholders and may lead to disagreements on what should be prioritized.

affected_stakeholders: ["Exeter City Council", "Chief Executive", "Leader of the Council", "Local residents", "Businesses"]

contentiousness_score: 6

political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.

URL: https://committees.exeter.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=2572

Decision Maker: Executive, Council

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose: To review the results of the corporate plan consultations and agree new corporate plan. The report will be recommended for approval by Council as a corporate objective following recommendations from the Executive Committee.

Content: Agreed:   RECOMMENDED that Council: (1)  approves the Exeter City Council Corporate Plan 2025-2028 and endorses the strategic priorities and intended outcomes identified in the plan; and (2)  note the findings from the consultation report and previous surveys.     RESOLVED: (1)  that Executive note the findings from the consultation report and previous surveys; and (2)  that any necessary drafting amendments before publication be delegated to the Chief Executive, in consultation with the Leader of the Council.   Reason for Decision: As set out in the report.    

Date of Decision: July 8, 2025