Issue - meetings

In accordance with Section 100B(4)(b) of the Local Government Act 1972 the Chairman has agreed to allow consideration of this report as an item of urgent business due to the importance and complex nature of the continuing negotiations; the need to finalise arrangements by 1 April 2009 make it essential that Cabinet receive the most current position statement available at the date of the meeting.

To consider the progress made in collaborating with Cheshire West and Chester Council on the delivery of a number of shared services.

In accordance with Section 100B(4)(b) of the Local Government Act 1972 the Chairman agreed to allow consideration of this report as an item of urgent business due to the importance and complex nature of the continuing negotiations; the need to finalize arrangements by 1 April 2009 made it essential that Cabinet receive the most current position statement available at the date of the meeting.

Consideration was given to a report of the Borough Treasurer and Head of Assets on progress made in collaborating with Cheshire West and Chester Council to deliver a number of the Council’s functions on a shared basis.

RESOLVED

For the reasons set out in the report: -

1. That the list of services and functions to be shared (Appendix 1) including the proposed allocation of host and non-host for each and, in the case of transitional arrangements, the projected dates for each be endorsed.

2. That the supplementary list of services (Appendix 2) that have been provisionally considered for sharing by the Joint Programme Development Team be noted.

3. That the proposed governance framework between the two Councils and the structure of the Inter-Authority Agreement that will support it (Appendices 3 and 4) be noted.

4. That the proposed approach to dealing with staffing (Appendix 5) be noted.