Decision details
Rising to the Challenge and Root and Branch Review Programme
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: Yes
Purpose:
Decision:
THAT:
(a) the achievements and lessons learned from the Rising to the Challenge Programme as set out in Appendix One be noted;
(b) progress with the implementation of the Root and Branch Reviews as set out in Appendix Two be noted;
(c) the relevant Directors be authorised to jointly produce and implement delivery plans for the phase 2 and 3 reviews and report to Cabinet or Cabinet Member(s) as appropriate; and
(d) it be agreed that the scope of the Herefordshire 2020 Review be extended to include all remaining work from the review programme as set out in paragraphs 10.8 to 10.14 of the Report.
Reasons for the decision:
The recommendations are made to ensure an effective close down of the Rising to the Challenge Programme and to seek Cabinet approval of the outputs and further work from the Root and Branch Review Programme.
Alternative options considered:
The proposals from the Root and Branch Reviews will change to reflect other priorities and/or different approaches as necessary. However, Council has already agreed the savings associated with these as part of the Medium Term Financial Strategy. Completion of the programme is essential to set out the future direction of the Council and to address the financial challenges ahead.
Reason Key: Expenditure and strategic nature / impact on communities;
Wards Affected: (All Wards);
Publication date: 19/04/2013
Date of decision: 18/04/2013
Effective from: 25/04/2013
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