Decision details

Consultation, Communication and Engagement Strategy

Decision Maker: Elected Mayor

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

This strategy will set out the principles within which the Council will undertake consultation, communication and engagement activity.

Decision:

To publish for consultation the draft Communication, Consultation and Engagement Strategy 2016 – 2020.

Reasons for the decision:

To enable a six week consultation period  on the draft strategy to be carried out in accordance with the paragraph F4.1 of the Standing Orders – Budget and Policy Framework.

Alternative options considered:

None.

Implementation:

This decision will come into force on 9 March 2016, so as to commence the formal six week consultation process on this policy framework document.

Information:

The Draft Communication, Consultation and Engagement Strategy 2016 – 2020 will guide how Torbay Council will engage with all our stakeholders over the next four years.  Torbay Council is committed to delivering open and effective communication, consultation and engagement, and ensuring that all our stakeholders can play an active role in influencing decisions and shaping the future of services.

Interests and Nature of Interests Declared:

None.

Publication date: 09/03/2016

Date of decision: 09/03/2016

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