153 Shared Services Phase 1 Service Reviews
Report of the Deputy Chief Executive enclosed.
Additional documents:
Decision:
Decision made (unanimously):
That Cabinet approves recommendations 3 and 4 of the confidential report.
Minutes:
The Leader of the Council presented a report of the Deputy Chief
Executive outlining the findings of the service reviews for phase 1 of
shared services and setting out the recommendations for each service.
He also presented details of the consultation feedback which had been circulated to members following the publication on the agenda.
Decision made (unanimously):
That Cabinet approves recommendations 3 and 4 of the confidential report.
Reasons for decision
The implementation of the reviews and the associated action plans will allow the new teams to effectively provide services across both sovereign councils as well as moving employees onto the new terms and conditions agreed by the councils in July.
The recommendations for the review included proposals for restructures, alongside action plans focusing on aligning key systems and processes.
Alternative options considered and rejected
Not to review the services would restrict integration and limit effective joint working.