The purpose of this report is to update Cabinet on the progress of the Shared Services Programme, including an update on the development of Hoople Ltd.

THAT:

a)    progress to date with the development of Hoople Ltd be noted;

b)    that it be noted that an annual shareholders’ report will be produced by Hoople Ltd; and

c)    progress on the implementation of the remainder of the Shared Services Programme and the proposal to reappraise options for support services as part of the Root and Branch Review Programme be noted.

To ensure that the Cabinet is briefed and is able to give guidance as appropriate on the work on Shared Services, to enable the projected benefits and cost savings to be delivered.

There are no other options.