To receive and consider the report of the Deputy Chief Executive.

Noted.

The Executive Leader, Councillor Alistair Bradley presented the Council’s Annual Report which summarised the council’s achievements during 2021/22.

The report detailed performance against each of the council’s key priority areas, highlighting successful delivery of key projects. 

Despite the challenging and uncertain period due to the Covid-19 pandemic and other emerging challenges in the economy, the council had continued to deliver against the Corporate Strategy whilst providing support to local residents and businesses that have been impacted.

Looking ahead, challenges for the council include continuing to support residents and businesses to recover following the pandemic, increased demand for local services and the need to maintain momentum in tackling climate change.

The Deputy Leader, Councillor Peter Wilson, thanked officers of the council for their work on projects and their delivery of services for the residents of the Borough. 

The Executive Leader, Councillor Alistair Bradley proposed and the Deputy Leader, Councillor Peter Wilson seconded and it was Resolved (unanimously) that the report be noted.