Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: Yes
A new Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk
Management (FCERM) staffing structure is required after a Dorset
Council change of direction with shared partnership line
management.
Formation of an independent BCP Centre of Excellence is
recommended, building on existing reputation and allowing delivery
of collaborative working opportunities.
The business model changes to FCERM over the last couple of years
have demonstrated the ability to deliver more projects, increase
income, attract quality staff and reduce reliance on consultancy
support. Not only does this direction achieve more on the ground,
it will result in longer term savings.
RESOLVED that: -
(a) Approval be given for the proposed FCERM service structure; and
(b) Support be given to the principle of a ‘Centre of Excellence’ approach and taking up requests to support neighbouring authorities and FCERM delivery bodies for the South West region.
Voting: Unanimous
Portfolio Holder: Environment, Cleansing and Waste
Reason
To allow formation of an independent FCERM service in BCP Council, no longer recognising a single line management structure across BCP and Dorset Councils, but facilitating a collaborative working arrangement.
To enable decisions to be made to take on additional external income related work for regional authorities and the Environment Agency.
Report author: Alan Frampton
Publication date: 03/09/2021
Date of decision: 01/09/2021
Decided at meeting: 01/09/2021 - Cabinet
Effective from: 11/09/2021
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