Decision details

The Head of Transformation submitted an exempt report which sought consideration of the proposal for a shared Human Resources service with South Northamptonshire District Council and a Collaborative Approach to the Delivery of HR Services with Stratford on Avon District Council

Resolved

(1)          That the responses to the consultation process with the affected staff and trade union representatives be noted.

(2)          That the approval of the Personnel Committee of the staffing aspects in relation to the proposal for a Shared HR Service with SNC be noted.

(3)          That the proposal to work in collaboration with Stratford on Avon District Council in relation to the delivery of HR Services be approved.

(4)          That the proposed final business case to share an HR Service between CDC and SNC be approved and implemented, subject to similar approval by SNC Cabinet and Full Council.

Reasons

The introduction of a shared HR Service will continue to build upon the Shared Service model between CDC and SNC, whilst supporting the principle of collaborative working with SDC.

It will provide increased resilience to all partners and ensure that specialisms and best practice can be developed internally to be shared across all partners.

It will deliver service improvements, increase efficiency, avoid duplication and deliver financial savings for CDC.

Options

Option One: To reject the proposal meaning the two services continue to operate independently. This would not deliver the benefits or financial savings to CDC identified in the business case.

Option Two: Approve the business case as attached