The Deputy Chief Executive / Director of Corporate Services presented a report which provided an overview of the draft Comprehensive Engagement Strategy (CES). The draft CES represented the development of a strategic partnership approach to engagement, cohesion, and development of the third sector. The council had taken the lead in developing this key document and Cabinet was asked to endorse the draft CES, attached as an appendix to the report, for the purposes of consultation with partners and the community. A report would be brought back to the Cabinet in September.

Resolved – That the draft strategy, Appendix 1 to the report, be endorsed and be used for the purposes of consultation with key partners and the public.