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

1.         Approval granted to commence the shared services review for the Property and Assets function including staff consultation and engagement in line with the process set out in the report.

2.         Approach to reviewing further opportunities for sharing following the phase 3 service reviews approved, with any proposals to be considered by Full Councils prior to service reviews taking place.

The Executive Leader, Councillor Alistair Bradley, presented the report of the Director of Change and Delivery which outlined the proposed approach for the delivery and implementation of phase 3 of shared services.

In line with agreements made by the two partners, the scope of the shared services arrangement between Chorley Council and South Ribble Borough Council had increased considerably in the last two years. From the longstanding shared financial and assurance services, shared services now included 47% of the workforce for the two councils. 

It was proposed that the next phase of shared services consists of the Property and Asset functions. This had been determined by evaluating opportunities for sharing across the councils, alongside prioritising services for review based on the areas where sharing would have the most beneficial impact.

The report had been considered at Shared Services Joint Committee in June. 

Members noted there had been challenges during the Shared Services journey, but that the benefits were clear.  If the proposals went ahead around 50% of the staff would be part of Shared Services. 

Members discussed the improvements for staff regarding terms and conditions within Shared Services and supported the approach taken. 

The Executive Leader, Councillor Alistair Bradley proposed and the Deputy Leader, Councillor Peter Wilson seconded and it was Resolved (unanimously)

1.      Approval granted to commence the shared services review for the Property and Assets function including staff consultation and engagement in line with the process set out in the report.

2.      Approach to reviewing further opportunities for sharing following the phase 3 service reviews approved, with any proposals to be considered by Full Councils prior to service reviews taking place.