Issue - meetings

Report of the Cabinet Member for Sustainable Living requesting permission to consult on the proposed LATCo and the next steps.

DECISION MADE:  (CAB 17/18 19963)

On consideration of the report of the Cabinet Member for Sustainable Living, Cabinet agreed the following:

(i)  To note the progress on the proposed establishment of the LATCo and endorse the continued implementation of the programme based on the proposals contained in this report, namely;

·    the proposed governance arrangements;

·    the migration of services in the proposed order of priority; and

·    the development of final business plans for the LATCo services.

(ii)  To note the proposed cross-party composition of the Shareholder’s Group for the LATCo.

(iii)  To endorse the launch of a Best Value consultation, and further briefings with staff on the emerging proposals for the LATCo. 

(iv)  To note that a further specific consultation with tenants and leaseholders (required under s27/105 of the Housing Act (1985)) will follow later in the year (2018) to cover the proposed transfer of Housing Services to the LATCo. Formal staff consultation will also be required later in the year relating to TUPE, should Full Council approve final proposals.

(v)  To note that the outcome of the staff and Best Value consultations, as well as the final recommendations on the establishment of the LATCo, including the staffing provisions, governance arrangements, financial implications and operational plans will be presented to Council (as determined by the Constitution) for final decision  May/June 2018.