Issue - meetings

To consider the report of the Leader summarising budget matters relating to the appointment of an interim transformation partner to support the successful implementation of the Council’s “adapt | grow | thrive” organisational transformation programme.

Decision Made: (CAB 24/25 45427)

On consideration of the report of the Cabinet Member for Finance and Corporate Services, Cabinet approved the following:

(i)  To approve the release of transformation funding as detailed in Appendix 1 from reserves or the Exceptional Financial Support (EFS) facility.

(ii)  To approve the appointment of Newton Europe Ltd (“Newton Europe”) as an interim transformation partner to commence the implementation of “adapt | grow | thrive” transformation savings proposals.

(iii)  To delegate authority to the Chief Executive, following consultation with the Leader of the Council, to take all necessary actions, including finalising contractual and commercial arrangements, in order to complete the appointment of the interim transformation partner.