Annual and Improvement Objectives for 2013/14

Member/Officer Workshop11th January 2013

Purpose of the meeting

• To agree annual objectives for 2013 to 2014• To identify Improvement Objectives from the

above• To identify possible Improvement Objectives

for scrutiny review in 2013/14

Format of the session

• Recap on definitions and the objective setting process

• Overview of output to date from the process• Workshops discussion to review, refine/amend

proposals

Definitions and the objective setting process

Key Terminology

NPMP

Corporate Goals

Annual/Improvement objectives

Team/Individual actions

Performance indicators

Corporate Goals

Taking care of:

Planning Business

Environment People

Objectives for 2013/14:The process

• Directorate discussion on priorities September • Future Directions Forum 5th October • Officer Workgroups Oct/Nov to identify objectives and

resources required• JMT workshop 15th November to propose objectives,

milestones & resources • Report to ASC and NPA December • Member Officer workshop today• Report to ASC 25th January and NPA 8th February 2013

Corporate Goals now = NPMP Key Themes

1. Managing Park Landscapes to maximise conservation and public benefits

2. Conserving and enhancing biodiversity3. Providing everyone with opportunities for

outdoor access and recreation4. Raising awareness and understanding of the

Park5. Building and maintaining sustainable

communities, towns and villages6. Sustainable economic development

The benefits

• Total alignment with NPMP priorities• Far simpler process– For Members – For Officers– For reporting

• Allows focus on actions for lead organisations• Facilitates stronger partnership working

Sub theme Focal area Action

Managing the Historic environment

Protect and manage the historic environment

• Develop a strategy for buildings at risk (BBNPA)• Deliver one townscape heritage scheme (BBNPA)• Deliver the buildings at risk conservation function

within the Planning Service (BBNPA)• Develop and deliver an implementation plan of

positive projects (Cadw)

Raise awareness and understanding

• Produce a suite of guidance for built heritage (BBNPA)• Develop education, interpretation and information

strategies (Cadw)

Develop a research and management agenda

• Deliver two research projects (Cadw)• Develop and regional strategy to protect manage and

monitor the (Cadw)

Recognise and enhance farming’s role in managing the Park’s landscape

• Develop and implement mechanisms to actively involve young farmers in decision making and management of the Park’s landscape (YFC/BBNPA)

• Develop a demonstration project to address at least one key issue facing the future of farming

• Explore better ways to utilise the Agriculture stakeholders group

Workshops

1. Agree the annual objectives for 2013/14 for each Corporate Goal in turn

2. From the above:a) agree the Improvement Objectives (IOs) for

2013/14b) Identify potential IOs Scrutiny Review in 2013/14

i. IO from 2012/13ii. IO for 2013/14

Workshop 1• One 20 minute session for each of the 6

Corporate Goals• Agree timekeeper, scribe and reporter• In each session:– Review the proposed Annual Objective(s)– Suggest any amendments– Suggest any additions– Prepare feedback

• Feedback session after lunch

Session 1:Conserving and Enhancing Biodiversity

Proposed annual objective:• Biodiversity is conserved and enhanced

through practical action and public engagement

Session 2:Providing everyone with opportunities

for outdoor access and recreation

Proposed annual objective:• A sustainably managed range of access

opportunities will be available and promoted

Session 3:Raising awareness and understanding

of the Park

Proposed annual objectives:• Deliver a visitor experience which exceeds

expectations• Promote and develop a sense of shared

responsibility for both the National Park and Geopark

Session 4:Managing Park Landscapes to maximise

conservation and public benefitsProposed annual objectives:• The Park’s historic environment and cultural heritage

is conserved, enhanced and promoted• The role of farming in making the Park’s landscapes

will be recognized• The National Park’s landscapes will benefit from brad

scale and targeted conservation which will be promoted.

Session 5:Sustainable Economic Development

Proposed annual objective:• The principles of Sustainable Development are

embedded in the economic activity of the National Park

Session 6:Building and maintaining sustainable

communities, towns and villagesProposed annual objective:• Initiatives that help facilitate sustainable

living, social resilience and community pride will be supported

Workshop 2

1. From the agreed annual objectives, identify those you consider should be Improvement Objectives

2. From these, identify one that could be the subject of a scrutiny review in the second half of 2013/14

Next steps

• Outcome focused score cards prepared for each objective

• Actions entered into Ffynnon for performance monitoring

• Reporting rota for improvement objectives prepared for reporting to ASC

• Published in Authority Improvement Plan