Issue - meetings

To receive and consider the report of the Director of Change and Delivery.

That the report be noted.

Councillor Peter Wilson, Executive Member for Resources presented the report of the Director of Change and Delivery which provides an update on the performance of the council’s key partnership arrangements.

The key partnerships performance report is produced in accordance with the requirements of the council’s key contracts and partnership framework. Members noted that overall, the performance of all key partnerships is strong, and the financial assessment of the partnerships are positive with the financial standing of all key partnerships monitored.

New contracts have been included in the reporting for the Key Contracts and Partnerships framework for the first time in 2023/24. Objectives have been set for 2023/25 and an update on progress will be brought against these in July 2024.

Members requested an update on Brinscall Baths and a potential opening date and discussed the reporting of council-owned limited companies going forward.

Decision:

That the report be noted.

Reasons for recommendations:

To ensure effective monitoring of the council’s key contracts and partnerships.

Other options considered and rejected:

No other options have been considered as this report is for information only.