We are required, by legislation, to develop a Long Term Plan (LTP), which is to be revised every three years.
At this Council, we call the LTP the "ten year plan", which is the document that sets out the activities and services that we intend to provide for a period covering a minimum of ten years. This allows us to take a long-term view of our responsibilities while enabling us to adjust for changing financial factors and keep budgets up-to-date.
We are required to carry out consultation prior to the adoption of the plan.
The Ten Year plan is the basis for the Annual Plan and is the basis upon which the Council sets rates.
What is a Ten Year Plan?
The Local Government Act 2002 states that all Councils must produce a Ten Year Plan (to be revised every 3 years).The Plan is to ensure the Council is
- Providing a long-term focus for the decisions and activities of the local authority
- Provides integrated decision-making and co-ordination of the resources of the local authority
- Provides an opportunity for participation by the public in decision-making processes on activities to be undertaken by the local authority