Decision details

To consider the business case for the Council’s Transformation Programme setting out how the Five Year Plan outcomes will be delivered; how the Council is organised efficiently to ensure our residents and customers get the best services the authority can afford; and on the Council’s future operating model.

(a)  That the business case be agreed for a Transformation Programme to deliver a new Operating Model for the Council as attached as Appendix A to the report, including the procurement of a delivery partner to provide external capability and capacity as part of a Transformation Team.

(b)  That a budget of £4.2m be agreed to be made available to fund this programme - this funding would be provided from the Council’s Transformation Fund in accordance with its Flexible Capital Receipts Strategy as agreed by Full Council in February 2019.

(c)  That the Chief Executive, following consultation with the Leader of the Council and the relevant Lead Member, be given delegated authority for delivery and implementation of the Transformation Programme.