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(i)                     That the Council’s Annual Report for 2022-2023 be received and that thanks be passed to the staff and members involved during this period, for their work on behalf of the residents.

(ii)                    That the publication date of the Annual Report going forward, which will be September each year, be noted.

(iii)                   That the 2022-2023 Annual Report be referred to Full Council’s January

2024 meeting.

The Leader introduced a report providing a summary pf progress made during the first year of the Council’s 2022-2026 Council Plan.  The report would go to Full Council for debate in January       .

The report showed that Newcastle was a well run Council that was delivering on its set priorities; regenerating the town centre through the Town Deal and Future High Street Fund government funding; supporting a healthy, active and safe community; creating a safe and attractive town centre and the One Council transformation.

During this year there had also been a Peer Review report which showed a good picture of management within the Council.  There had been constant focus on Walleys Quarry through this period and the Abatement Notice victory.  The Council’s 850 Anniversary Celebrations had taken place throughout the year and the Council had done exceptionally well in the Britain in Bloom competition.

The Portfolio Holders highlighted some of the areas that had performed well under their Portfolios.

Page 4 of the Annual Report summarised the achievements that had been made across the board. Pages 13 to 21 showed the Council’s performance under the four Priorities with 80% of targets being met.

The Leader proposed an amendment to the first recommendation to thank the staff and members that had been involved in achieving the success of the Council during this period.

Resolved:      (i)         That the Council’s Annual Report for 2022-2023 be received

and that thanks be passed to the staff and members involved during this period, for their work on behalf of the residents.

(ii)        That the publication date of the Annual Report going forward, which will be September each year, be noted.

(iii)        That the 2022-2023 Annual Report be referred to Full Council’s

January 2024 meeting.

Watch the debate here