Decision details

1.         To approve the proposed staffing structure detailed in this report, for formal consultation.

2.         To delegate authority for approval of the final structure to the Executive Member for Resources, Policy and Performance.

The Executive Member for Resources, Policy and Performance presented the confidential report which sought approval for the restructure of the ICT team within the Customer, ICT and Transactional Service.

Members noted this restructure was the first step in ensuring that the service had the right skills and capacity in place to deliver the ICT Strategy over the next three years.

Decision made

1.         Authorisation granted to the proposed staffing structure detailed in the report, for formal consultation.

2.         Authorisation granted to delegate authority for approval of the final structure to the Executive Member for Resources, Policy and Performance.

Reason(s) for decision

To ensure the service has a fit for purpose staffing structure with the right capacity and skills to deliver the ICT and associated GIS and Digital Strategies over the next three years.

Alternative option(s) considered and rejected

1.      To not change the staffing structure and compromise the effective delivery of the ICT strategy.

Attracting and retaining the skills needed to deliver the service and the ICT strategy may not be without challenges and outsourcing some of the more complex aspects of the Council’s technical infrastructure goes some way to transferring the risk to a third party.  In addition a number of alternative options have been considered, including shared services with South Ribble Borough Council and outsourcing parts of the service to LCC’s one connect service.  At this time neither has been found to be a suitable alternative.