The Strategic Outcomes & Local Delivery Plan Developing our Strategic Priorities - Conclusion Fiona Campbell, Head of Policy, Technology & Improvement Falkirk Council

The Tests for a Strategic Priority Can we understand and describe the issues clearly & succinctly? Is this of particular concern to our communities and stakeholders? Is there something externally which requires us to do something differently? Is this a collective responsibility for achieving change? 20 year vision for the area. Produced by partners and local communities when the first Community Plan was being developed. The priorities of the Community Planning partners are required to adhere to the vision.

Each priority will be taken forward by an existing or emerging group Next Steps Each priority will be taken forward by an existing or emerging group The task will be to complete the drafting of the priority within the following framework: Why is this a priority & why is it of strategic importance to our area? What challenges are anticipated over the 5-year lifetime of the plan? Influences – things that will impact positively or negatively in addressing this priority What needs to change? What specific issues need to be focused to achieve the necessary identified changes? 20 year vision for the area. Produced by partners and local communities when the first Community Plan was being developed. The priorities of the Community Planning partners are required to adhere to the vision.

Next Steps Final version of the SOLD to be presented to the Board meeting on 27 March, including: 4 strategic priorities, with a clear focus on change 6 local outcomes Locality Planning Framework Context statement After summer each priority lead will report back to the Leadership Board on: The key actions that will be delivered to affect change Performance measures to ensure that the required level of impact is being achieved 20 year vision for the area. Produced by partners and local communities when the first Community Plan was being developed. The priorities of the Community Planning partners are required to adhere to the vision.