Decision details

The Commercial Director submitted an exempt report which presented the joint Cherwell District and South Northamptonshire Councils’ IT Strategy for the period 2017-2020. The Strategy sets out the vision and direction for the development of an IT service that will ensure the councils are able to meet their strategic priorities address customer needs and deliver transformation objectives.

The Strategy had been considered by the Member led IT Transition Board who had endorsed and recommended that the Strategy be agreed by the JCC.

Peter Marston, EntectSi, gave a presentation on the IT Strategy.

Members asked a number of questions to which answers were duly given.

Resolved

(1)          That the draft IT Strategy (exempt annex to the Minutes as set out in the Minute Book) be agreed as the framework and plan for future development of the IT service.

(2)          That the investments requires to deliver the strategy (as set out in the Strategy, exempt annex to the Minutes as set out in the Minute Book, and agreed by the Chief Finance Officer) and the expected return on investment being realised within 2018/19.

(3)          That the high level forward plan which will form the basis of the delivery plan for the period of the strategy be noted.