Decision details

To take further decisions relating to the transfer of services to the Slough Children’s Services Trust Limited, the nature of which are set out in the report to Cabinet of 13^th July 2015.

(a)  That the Chief Executive, following consultation with all Commissioners, be given delegated authority to enter into the following arrangements with Slough Children’s Services Trust Limited (CSO):

i.  the completion of the Services Contract for children’s social care and SEN functions on terms which manage the Council’s concerns and risks

ii.  the completion of the following:

a.  licences to occupy by the CSO of :

i.  ground floor west of SMP

ii.  space within Britwell Community Centre

iii.  Breakaway

iv.  Mallards

b.  the completion of a sub lease for Connaught House, High Street by the CSO on terms to be agreed

iii.  the completion of the services support agreements between the Council, the CSO and other 3rd party suppliers on terms which manage the Council’s concerns and risks

(b)  To recommend to full Council the arrangements and agreements for the

i.  setting from the Council’s budget the CSO budget, in line with the funding position detailed in tabled paper and update at the meeting.

ii.  the Council’s pension liabilities arising from the CSO

iii.  managing and mitigating the Council’s liabilities on exit of the service delivery contract

(c)  Agree not to implement the decision of Cabinet ( December 2014) in relation to the extension of the contract for the provision of education services between the Council and the Mott Macdonald Ltd (Cambridge Education).

(d)  That relevant Commissioners or Cabinet receive an overview of the CSOs improvement plan at the earliest opportunity.