The subject of the decision:

This report provided an overview of the recent activities in response to the January 2019 LGA Peer Review of Communications and sought approval to implement a corporate Communications Strategy and supporting recommendations.

Alternative options considered:

None.

The reason for the decision:

Cabinet was satisfied that the recommendations supported the outcomes of the 2019 peer review.

THE DECISION:

That Cabinet approves and recommends to Council the strategic approach to communications as set out in the HDC Communications Strategy Paper attached at Annex A of the report.