Issue - meetings

(i)            to agree to defer item 7.1 (Draft Strategic Plan) in order to enable officers to fully focus on implementing the Recovery Plan at item 6.2 (Quarter 2 Financial Position), with a target of March 2025 for presentation of the Draft Strategic Plan item; and

(ii)          to otherwise note the Chair’s remarks.

The Chair extended a warm welcome to everyone meeting in the Town House, which was the first time for many at the venue.  He welcomed back Councillor Fairfull who was attending her first meeting following her return from maternity leave. On behalf of the Board, he wished to express his thanks to Councillor Allard for his attendance and contribution during Councillor Fairfull’s leave.

The Chair advised that the ACHSCP Connect staff conference would be taking place at the Beach Ballroom on 5 December 2024. He noted the current financial pressures but advised that there had been broad agreement that an event in part to celebrate the contribution of staff was very important.

The Chair also advised of upcoming Community appointment days on 27 November 2024 at Sport Aberdeen, Get Active @ Northfield; and  5 February 2025 at  Aberdeen Vaccination & Wellbeing Hub.

The Board resolved:-

(i)            to agree to defer item 7.1 (Draft Strategic Plan) in order to enable officers to fully focus on implementing the Recovery Plan at item 6.2 (Quarter 2 Financial Position), with a target of March 2025 for presentation of the Draft Strategic Plan item; and

(ii)          to otherwise note the Chair’s remarks.