Shared Services Phase 1 - Service Reviews
To consider and receive the report of the Deputy Chief Executive.
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Minutes:
Chris Sinnott, Deputy Chief Executive presented his confidential report which outlined the findings of the service reviews for phase 1 of shared services and set out the recommendations for each service.
Councillor Colin Clark requested the inclusion of an additional recommendation on the apportionment of costs. Members and officers agreed that this be included.
Members queried the management of external communications for each individual council under the new shared Communications Team. It was understood that both councils had individual communications strategies and although these strategies were similar, it was agreed that a joint protocol be documented and brought back to the next meeting of the shared services joint committee.
Members noted that following this, the service review recommendations would be signed off by the Executive Member for Resources at Chorley and the Head of Paid Service at South Ribble. The service reviews would then enter a 4-week formal consultation period, which will allow staff to provide feedback on the recommendations.
Decision (unanimous):
1. To support the proposed restructures for the Transformation and Partnerships, Communications and Visitor Economy, and Governance services.
2. To note the proposed arrangements for the formal approval of the proposals, consultation and final sign-off for the restructures.
3. To approve the action plans for each of the service reviews.
4. That the Cost Apportionment Model is shared with committee members and that officers work through individual concerns if they exist.
Gary Hall left the meeting at 6.45pm