1. Annual and Improvement Objectives for 2013/14 Member/Officer Workshop 11 th January 2013

2. 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

3. 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

4. Definitions and the objective setting process

6. Key Terminology NPMPCorporate GoalsAnnual/Improvement objectivesTeam/Individual actionsPerformance indicators

7. Corporate Goals Taking care of: PlanningBusiness EnvironmentPeople

8. Objectives for 2013/14: The process Directorate discussion on priorities September Future Directions Forum 5 th October Officer Workgroups Oct/Nov to identify objectives and resources required JMT workshop 15 th November to propose objectives, milestones & resources Report to ASC and NPA December Member Officer workshop today Report to ASC 25 th January and NPA 8 th February 2013

9. Corporate Goals now = NPMP Key Themes 1.Managing Park Landscapes to maximise conservation and public benefits 2.Conserving and enhancing biodiversity 3.Providing everyone with opportunities for outdoor access and recreation 4.Raising awareness and understanding of the Park 5.Building and maintaining sustainable communities, towns and villages 6.Sustainable economic development

10. 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

11. Sub themeFocal areaAction 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

12. 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 2013/14 b)Identify potential IOs Scrutiny Review in 2013/14 i.IO from 2012/13 ii.IO for 2013/14

13. 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

14. Session 1: Conserving and Enhancing Biodiversity Proposed annual objective: Biodiversity is conserved and enhanced through practical action and public engagement

15. 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

16. 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

17. Session 4: Managing Park Landscapes to maximise conservation and public benefits Proposed 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.

18. Session 5: Sustainable Economic Development Proposed annual objective: The principles of Sustainable Development are embedded in the economic activity of the National Park

19. Session 6: Building and maintaining sustainable communities, towns and villages Proposed annual objective: Initiatives that help facilitate sustainable living, social resilience and community pride will be supported

20. 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

21. 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