Decision details

The committee considered the report, prepared in response to a Notice of Motion submitted to Full Council on 16 October 2024 which proposed that the council developed an agreed framework for delivery of services at a local level.

The committee queried the capacity of the Cheshire Association of Local Councils (ChALC) to support and co-produce the framework. The council had a positive long-standing relationship with ChALC, and assurance was provided that ChALC had both the capacity and expertise to help develop the framework. 

The committee agreed that planning and early conversations with Town and Parish Council’s was essential to ensure that any additional responsibilities could be factored into the budget setting process, and to enable a proper assessment of the wider impacts and local needs.

The committee noted the difficulties faced by rural Town and Parishes and agreed that it would be beneficial for these parishes to consider coming together to work collaboratively as a consortium.

It was agreed that the Association of Town Clerks should be involved in the development of the framework. 

RESOLVED (by majority):

That the Corporate Policy Committee.

1. Agree the development of a framework for delivery of services at a local level, as set out within the report.

2. Agree the proposed approach to develop the framework utilising the toolkit outlined.

3. Agree that support and capacity be provided by Cheshire Association of Local Council to coproduce and implement the framework.