Issue details

To Approve The Introduction Of New Governance Arrangements For The Council's Registration Services

To consider a report of the Executive Director Environment seeking approval for the introduction of new governance arrangements for the delivery of the Council’s Registration Services with a view to achieving more freedom and flexibility in delivery of the service and creating the opportunity to offer a service that fits local requirements. The new governance arrangements will facilitate the more efficient use of resources and local arrangements to be put in place to strengthen management and accountability.

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Affects more than 1 ward or a significant community;

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Decision due: 7 Jun 2010 by Cabinet

Lead member: Councillor Matthew Dean councillor.m.dean@southampton.gov.uk

Lead director: Liz Marsh

Department: Environment and Transport Portfolio

Contact: Francine Lawrence Registration Services Manager. 2nd Floor Southbrook Rise telephone 023 8083 3390 email  francine.lawrence@southampton.gov.uk  francine.lawrence@southampton.gov.uk.

Consultation process

Survey and meetings.

Consultees

General Register Office, Staff, Stakeholders, Legal and Financial Services

 

Public Comments may be sent to: Liz Marsh, Head of Environmental Health & Consumer Protection and Proper Officer for Registration Services Liz.marsh@southampton.gov.uk telephone 023 8083 3613

Slippage/Variations/Reason for Withdrawal: None identified

Register of Delegated Powers Reference Number or Cabinet Decision Number:: None

Decisions

Agenda items

Documents

  • The Registrar General’s Guide to Governance Arrangements for the Delivery of the Local Registration Service  
  • The Registrar General’s Guidance on New Governance Scheme Applications – Supplementary Information to ‘A Guide for Council’s on the Delivery of Local Registration Services’  
  • Statutory and non-statutory standards – Good Practice Guide for Registration Services  
  • Code of Practice for Local Registration Authorities in England and Wales  
  • The role and responsibilities of the Proper Officer