Issue - meetings

RESOLVED:

1. The Transformation Programme is redefined as the ‘LGR Readiness Programme’.

2. That the governance framework which supports the Transformation Programme continues to monitor the workstreams, key objectives and outputs from projects identified under LGR Readiness and Transformation.

3. That reporting on progress, operational readiness and any issues and risks arising will continue via the Transformation Board, Corporate Performance Panel and Cabinet.

REASON FOR DECISION: To recognise the synergy between the LGR Readiness Programme and our Transformation Programme and to utilise the established formal governance framework for the delivery and monitoring of the LGR Readiness Programme within the Transformation Programme, delivering defined outcomes through effective management and oversight.

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Cabinet noted that the Corporate Performance Panel had considered the report and supported the recommendations to Cabinet.

The Assistant Director, Transformation and Change presented the report, as included in the Agenda.

Councillor de Whalley was pleased to see Climate Change impact maintained as a cross cutting theme.  He raised concerns regarding increased IT costs and asked if this would impact ICT transformation programmes.  The Assistant Director commented that digital transformation was significant and budgets had been allocated to this, and there would be due diligence.

Councillor Morley had concerns relating to costs and efficiencies and the Chief Executive explained that the Project had robust Governance in place and financial sustainability was a cross cutting theme, with savings made being tracked.

Councillor Rust supported the rebranding and commented that Marmot and addressing health inequalities needed to remain a priority.  The Assistant Director commented that they would absolutely remain a priority and influence outcomes.

In response to questions about the impact the Government decision on Local Government Reorganisation would have, officers explained that inward transformation was required regardless, and any changes as a result of the outcome of LGR would be presented to the Programme Board and go through the decision making process as required.

Councillor Kemp addressed Cabinet under Standing Order 34 commenting that the disaggregation or aggregation of services as a result of LGR could be costly. 

RESOLVED:

1. The Transformation Programme is redefined as the ‘LGR Readiness Programme’.

2. That the governance framework which supports the Transformation Programme continues to monitor the workstreams, key objectives and outputs from projects identified under LGR Readiness and Transformation.

3. That reporting on progress, operational readiness and any issues and risks arising will continue via the Transformation Board, Corporate Performance Panel and Cabinet.

REASON FOR DECISION: To recognise the synergy between the LGR Readiness Programme and our Transformation Programme and to utilise the established formal governance framework for the delivery and monitoring of the LGR Readiness Programme within the Transformation Programme, delivering defined outcomes through effective management and oversight.