Decision details

Resolved

(1)          That having given due consideration, the final business cases for a Joint Planning Policy and Growth Strategy Team and a Joint Design and Conservation Team and the consultation responses in relation to non-staffing matters be noted.

(2)          That it be noted that the business cases were considered and approved by the Joint Commissioning Committee with regard to staffing matters on 1 December 2016 and that this included consideration of the consultation responses from affected staff and trade union representatives.

(3)          That, subject to similar consideration and approval by South Northamptonshire Council Cabinet on 12 December 2016 and following approval of the staffing implications by the Joint Commissioning Committee on 1 December 2016, the proposed final business case to create a Joint Planning Policy and Growth Strategy Team and a Joint Design and Conservation Team between Cherwell District Council and South Northamptonshire Council be approved for implementation.

(4)          That authority be delegated to the Head of Development Management and the Head of Strategic Planning and the Economy in consultation with the Leader of the Council any non-significant amendment that may be required to the business case following the decision by South Northamptonshire Council Cabinet.