Decision details

AMEY SERVICE DELIVERY REVIEW

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

To seek agreement to conclude the service delivery review.

 

Decision:

THAT  (a)        the principles set out in this report be agreed;

(b)               the detailed negotiations that follow from the principles in this report be concluded under the authority of the Chief Executive; and

(c)               the staff in the scope of the review (identified in this report) be given formal notification of a potential TUPE transfer.

 

Reasons for the decision:

The negotiations authorised by a Cabinet decision on 11th September 2008 have secured commitments from Amey to key principles that will achieve the objectives of a minimum of £1 million savings per annum minimum and improved service delivery.

 

Alternative options considered:

Both the Council and Amey have the option to continue with the current agreement if the proposed agreement is not acceptable.

 

Reason Key: Strategic nature / impact on communities;

Wards Affected: (All Wards);

Details of any declarations of interest: Completed

Other reasons / organisations consulted

Consultation with staff and other stakeholders within the Council and Amey has been completed.

Contact: Richard Ball, Acting Head of Highways & Transportation, PO Box 236, Plough Lane, Hereford, HR4 0WZ Tel: 01432 260965.

Publication date: 26/01/2009

Date of decision: 22/01/2009

Effective from: 29/01/2009