Decision
Analysis
outcome: The Cabinet reviewed and agreed to recommend to Full Council to adopt the Corporate Plan, with delegated authority to the Chief Executive Officer to finalize the design.
summary: The decision at stake was the endorsement of a refreshed Corporate Plan for the period 2025 through to 2028.
topline: The Cabinet has decided to endorse a refreshed Corporate Plan for the period 2025 through to 2028.
reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves significant changes and modifications to the Corporate Plan, which could impact various stakeholders.
affected_stakeholders: ["Cabinet members", "Council members", "Chief Executive Officer"]
contentiousness_score: 6
political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.
URL: https://meetings.cotswold.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=431
Decision Maker: Cabinet, Council
Outcome:
Is Key Decision?: Yes
Is Callable In?: No
Purpose: Purpose: To present updates to the Council’s Corporate Plan 2024-2028, and agree to recommend to Full Council. Recommendations: That Cabinet resolves to: 1. review the updated Corporate Plan 2024-2028 and agree any modifications 2. Subject to modifications, agree to recommend to Full Council to adopt the Plan
Content: The purpose of the report was to seek Cabinet’s endorsement of a refreshed Corporate Plan for the period 2025 through to 2028.The refreshed Corporate Plan reflected significant national and local changes since last year’s agreement on the extant Corporate Plan. Councillor Mike Evemy, Leader of the Council, introduced the item. The recommendations were proposed by Councillor Mike Evemy and seconded by Councillor Patrick Coleman. RESOLVED that Cabinet Reviewed the appended Corporate Plan 2025-2028 and agreed that the quotes attributed to Councillors would be reviewed. Subject to the modifications of the councillors’ quotes discussed, agreed to recommend to Full Council to adopt the Corporate Plan. Delegated authority to the Chief Executive Officer, in consultation with Leader, to finalise the design. Voting Record: 8 For, 0 Against, 0 Abstentions.
Date of Decision: September 4, 2025