Issue - meetings

Cabinet Member: Deputy Leader

Forward Plan Ref: 2017/013

Contact: Lorna Baxter, Director for Finance Tel: 07393 001218

Report by Director for Finance (CA9).

This report sets out an update on the Council's new transformation programme, Fit for the Future. It sets out the structure of the programme, progress on the programme to date and the investment funding to deliver the programme.

The Cabinet is RECOMMENDED to:

(a)         note the report;

(b)         note the use of the £3m Transition Fund and £0.4.m from Children’s Services to support the Fit for the Future Programme; and

(c)         approve the creation of a £3m budget provision in the Capital Programme to support the Fit for the Future Programme.

Recommendations agreed.

Cabinet had before them an update on the Council's new transformation programme, Fit for the Future. It set out the structure of the programme, progress on the programme to date and the investment funding to deliver the programme.

Councillor Rose moved the recommendations. Cabinet stressed the importance of working alongside councillors and Councillor Lindsay Gale advised that with regard to property aspects it was early days and that the intention was to fully engage with all councillors following the elections. The important beneficial effect for County Council customers was highlighted the internal transformation would deliver savings and an efficient and effective service with the positive effects felt externally.

RESOLVED:             to:

(a)          note the report;

(b)          note the use of the £3m Transition Fund and £0.4.m from Children’s Services to support the Fit for the Future Programme; and

(c)          approve the creation of a £3m budget provision in the Capital Programme to support the Fit for the Future Programme.