Decision details

Resolved

(1)          That, having given due consideration, the final business case for Joint Housing Services and the consultation responses in relation to non-staffing matters be noted.

(2)          That it be noted that the business case was considered and approved by the Joint Commissioning Committee with regard to staffing matters at its meeting of 30 March 2017 and that this included consideration of the consultation responses from affected staff and trade union representatives.

(3)          That the proposed final business case to create a Joint Private Sector Housing Service and a Joint Housing Service between Cherwell District Council and South Northamptonshire Council (SNC), subject to similar consideration and approval by SNC Cabinet on 10 April 2017 and following approval of the staffing implications by the Joint Commissioning Committee be approved for implementation.

(4)          That authority be delegated to the Commercial Director in consultation with the Leader of the Council to make any non-significant amendment that may be required to the business case following the decision by SNC Cabinet.

(5)          That it be noted that the savings realised from this proposal will be held in reserve and earmarked for Housing to provide additional resources that may be required to cope with any increased demand resulting from recent legislative changes.