The outgoing States will be leaving a ‘roadmap’ of what’s been done and what needs to be done for the next set of elected deputies to use to guide their own work.
Ahead of the election in June, the current Policy and Resources Committee will ask the States to back its Government Work Plan Monitoring Report and End of Term Committee Reports.
P&R says the ‘end-of-term’ Government Work Plan report highlights progress and future challenges that the next States may face.
It references three ‘strategic portfolios’ that P&R says are “designed to focus States’ resources on key priorities”.
These priorities are:
- – maintain public service resilience, security, and governance;
- – sustainable health, and care services; and
- – housing, infrastructure, and the economy.
In lodging the ‘end-of-term’ report for debate shortly before the next cohort of deputies are elected, P&R says it hopes they will continue with work streams that are already underway.
“The successor Assembly is encouraged to continue with a clear focus on these three strategic portfolios, which combined, will position Guernsey as a competitive economy, and a safe and secure place to live,” the senior States committee says in its report.
The ‘end-of-term’ report contains individual reports from each States Committee, Board, and Authority outlining what work they’ve done since the first island wide election in October 2020. They’ve also each flagged “the key and emerging issues” they say will need tackling by the next States.
Deputy Bob Murray, P&R’s GWP lead said these pointers will help the next deputies elected continue along the same path as the current States.
“The Committee wanted to ensure the community and the successor Assembly is well informed on the breadth and depth of on-going work and the business ahead,” he said.
“The reports from each Committee are available individually while the monitoring report details accomplishments and work to be continued by the new Assembly.
“Guernsey’s qualities include a thriving business environment, safety, family life, community spirit, scenic beauty and a rich heritage and we must protect these traits as we invest in housing, infrastructure and healthcare. Interpreting our competitive advantages and leveraging opportunities should be instrumental in shaping our business climate, society and international identity. This will allow us to navigate challenges, diversify our economy and enhance our position as a safe and secure Crown Dependency in an increasingly uncertain world.”
More to follow…
This week Express will reveal what each committee has highlighted as an ‘achievement’ during this term of office, and what they each think the next States has to prioritise.