Decision details

The Portfolio Holder for Transformation, Resources and Governance presented a report, a copy of which had been circulated to each Member and a copy of which appears as Appendix 'E' to these Minutes in the Minute Book.

Cabinet was advised that the report provided a summary of the Council’s Transformation Programme and achievement against its original aims and objectives.

The Chair of the Overview and Scrutiny Board addressed the Cabinet advising that at the recent meeting of the Board the Board had considered the report and supported the recommendations therein. Further to this the Chair expressed thanks for the success of the transformation programme whilst recognising that there was further work to be carried out including the completion of pay and reward.

RESOLVED that Cabinet: -

a)             Acknowledged that the Council has significantly transformed its ways of working and successfully consolidated and modernised its infrastructure since the beginning of its transformation journey in 2019;

b)             Noted the achievements of the Transformation Programme, and the outstanding objectives in relation to the implementation of pay and reward and a new housing management system;

c)             Noted the ongoing operational delivery of the People Strategy and Estates & Accommodation Programme beyond completion of the Transformation Programme; and

d)           Approved completion of the Transformation Programme by the end of March 2025, with future governance of transformation, innovation and improvement initiatives to be undertaken by the Corporate Strategy Delivery Board

Voting: Unanimous

Portfolio Holder: Transformation, Resources and Governance

Reason

To enable the programme to be closed in line with its original business case and funding arrangements.