THAT Cabinet:

                     (a)          accept the business case for shared services and confirm its support for the development of shared services to realise the benefits outlined;

(b)                   note there are three models under consideration for fully implementing shared services;

(c)                    agree that the Council should continue to develop the Shared Services using one or more of these models as appropriate;

(d)                   note that the Business Transformation Board will be responsible for implementing Shared Services; and

(e)                   authorise the Deputy Chief Executive to progress negotiations with partner representatives and to provide a further report seeking formal decisions from the Cabinet and/or individual Cabinet Member(s) as necessary.