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.