Decision details

To seek endorsement of the action plan as formal response to the Local Government Association following Corporate Peer Challenge earlier in the year.

RESOLVED:  That

(1)            the contents of the report be agreed and the recommendations of the Local Government Association (LGA) Peer Review team (as set out in Appendix A), be accepted;

(2)            the contents of the action plan prepared in response to those recommendations (Appendix B) be agreed and that implementation of the actions be delegated to the Managing Director, who would report progress to Cabinet or appropriate committee;

(3)            there would be a follow-up visit from members of the Peer Team, in early 2024, to review progress against the action plan (currently set for 8 January 2024).

Reason for Decision:  To respond to recommendations arising from LGA Corporate Peer Challenge 2023.