Decision Maker: Executive
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: Yes
The Head of Environmental Services submitted an exempt report which sought approval for the implementation of stage 2 of Shared Services for Environmental Services.
Resolved
(1) That implementation of the Shared Environmental Service Stage 2 Business Case be approved.
Reasons
There are two different structures used to deliver the services at the two councils. A fully integrated shared service will require a common management and supervisory structure which spans both councils. This offers the opportunity for financial savings whilst still retaining a resilient structure.
The consultation period has given staff the opportunity to the proposed business case. A number of minor changes have been made to the business case following staff comments and questions.
Alternative Options
Option 1: Support the proposed Business Case in Appendix 2.
Option 2: Not support the Business Case
Option 3: Ask officers to develop alternative options
Reason Key: Significant Expenditure or Savings and effect on communities in two or more wards;
Reason No Public Access: Yes - by virtue of paragraphs 1, 2, 3 and 4 of part 1 of Schedule 12A of Local Government Act 1972
Declarations: None
Subject to Urgent Proceedings: No
Contact: Ian Davies, Director of Operational Delivery Email: ian.davies@cherwellandsouthnorthants.gov.uk Tel: 0300 003 0101.
Report author: Ian Davies
Publication date: 07/01/2014
Date of decision: 06/01/2014
Decided at meeting: 06/01/2014 - Executive
Effective from: 11/01/2014