Issue - meetings

Report of Head of Joint ICT Business Services

Purpose of report

The purpose of this report is to present the Joint ICT Business Development Strategy which sets out the vision and direction for the Joint ICT Business Service for Cherwell, South Northamptonshire and Stratford-on-Avon Councils.

Recommendations

The meeting is recommended:

1.1         To approve the Joint ICT Business Development Strategy.

Resolved

(1)          That the Joint ICT Business Development Strategy (annex to the Minutes as set out in the Minute Book) be approved.

The Head of Joint ICT Business Services submitted a report to present the Joint ICT Business Development Strategy which sets out the vision and direction for the Joint ICT Business Service for Cherwell, South Northamptonshire and Stratford-on-Avon Councils.

Resolved

(1)          That the Joint ICT Business Development Strategy (annex to the Minutes as set out in the Minute Book) be approved.

Reasons

The Strategy sets a clear direction for the partnership in respect of harmonising and joining up all business areas shaped around the needs of customers and to maximise opportunities to reduce cost and increase income. To deliver it successfully requires an ICT Business service that is shaped towards delivering on the priorities identified in the Strategy. All three councils have already approved and implemented the Joint ICT Business Service staffing re-structure so the foundations are in place to fully exploit the opportunities that ICT offers in respect of new ways of working and to maximise efficiencies.

Alternative options

If the strategy is not adopted then the full range of efficiencies and cost savings identified in the business case may not be delivered so this is not recommended.