Decision details

Decision made

That the proposals detailed in the confidential report be approved for implementation.

Reasons for decision

1. The proposals will enable the ICT service to develop into a shared service with a single operating model, as previously agreed by both councils. This includes the introduction of shared service management to lead the shared vision and direction of ICT, and a service development outline to transform and align the service within a single operating model. 

2. Implementing the review in a staged approach reflects feedback collected through staff engagement in the informal consultation for the review and will allow greater 1:1 support and consideration to be made for the whole service restructure. 

Alternative options considered and rejected

Alternative options were considered in the confidential report but these were rejected for the reasons given above.