Decision details

Transformation Update

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

To consider the report of the Leader detailing the Transformation Programme

Decision:

(i)  To agree the transformation strategy set out in the report and appendices and the establishment of the “adapt | grow | thrive” transformation programme.

(ii)  To agree the overall programme structure and governance arrangements for the “adapt | grow | thrive” transformation programme.

(iii)  To agree the initial definition, scope and expected outcomes of the current 28 programmes of activities within the transformation programme, including the ‘key next steps’ for each of these, set out within the main appendix – “Transformation Update-July 2024”.

(iv)  To delegate authority to the Chief Executive following consultation with the Leader of the Council to take all consequential decisions necessary to deliver the agreed programme scope within the governance and decision-making framework set out in the main appendix.

Reasons for the decision:

To enable Cabinet to review the progress made in setting up a comprehensive, organisation-wide, transformation programme, including the governance structure and content of the currently defined transformation activities that are to be delivered.

Alternative options considered:

To not establish a Council-wide Transformation Programme. This was rejected due to the critical nature of the programme in supporting the council achieve financial sustainability and deliver much-needed reform of services.

Report author: James Wills-Fleming

Publication date: 16/07/2024

Date of decision: 16/07/2024

Decided at meeting: 16/07/2024 - Cabinet

Effective from: 25/07/2024

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