Decision details

(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.

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.

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.