Decision details

The Executive Cabinet received a report of the Head of Information and Communication Technology seeking endorsement of the Council’s E-Government Statement 2005 for submission to the Government.  The statutory return detailed the Council’s progress in terms of the Government’s defined Priority Outcome programme, the Best Value Performance Indicator for corporate electronic service delivery and efficiency targets.

The statement confirmed that the Council had made significant progress in achieving the identified targets, with 97.95% of services being currently e-enabled, with an expectation that 100% e-delivery would be achieved by 31 December 2005.

The Cabinet appreciated the major improvements that had been effected in the Council’s ICT and customer focused services, which had been reflected in the national recognition of the Council being awarded an excellent three stars rating in the Audit Commission’s Best Value inspection on Customer Access and Focus.  The Cabinet commended the committed efforts of the Council’s employees and the Group Director thanked the Members for their role in the Council’s achievements.

Decision made:

That the Council’s Implementing E-Government Statement for 2005, as now presented, be approved.

Reason for decision:

The Borough Council is statutorily required to produce an annual E-Government Statement for submission to the Government.

Alternative options considered and rejected:

None.