1 Improvement and Development Plan Priority Actions

2 ActionOutcomeLead Officer Due Date Develop Priorities for the Council as part of a 10 year plan A strategic plan which focuses on local communities Head of PolicyJan - 09 Review the Council’s financial strategy Effective governanceDirector of Resources Dec - 08 Develop a system to ensure that resources are allocated in accordance with Council priorities Good value for moneyDirector of Resources Apr - 09 Produce service plans that are aligned with corporate priorities High quality servicesHead of Performance Dec - 08 Develop a strategy for high quality growth in line with corporate goals Improve income via increased employment opportunities Head of Built Environment Sep – 08 Done Priority Actions - Leadership

3 ActionOutcomeLead OfficerDue Date Create an action plan for anti- social behaviour and crime to be submitted to the Community and Resources committees Good quality life in Wellingborough Head of Neighbourhood Development Dec – 08 Done Develop visible community leadership in partnership with statutory, voluntary and business sectors as part of the community engagement strategy Good council reputationHead of Neighbourhood Development Mar - 09 Provide a strategy and action plan to widen access to services in line with customer requirements Integrated, complete responses Head of Organisational Development Sep - 09 Priority Actions - Engagement

4 ActionOutcomeLead OfficerDue Date Implement the value for money review process contained in the Improvement and Efficiency strategy Good value for moneyHead of Performance Apr - 09 Engage Heads of Service in the performance management process High quality servicesHead of Performance Dec - 08 Done Develop a human resources strategy Good use of resourcesHead of Organisational Development Feb - 09 Priority Actions - Performance