Decision details

Councillor Tod introduced the report and drew attention to Appendix 2 which contained the council’s proposed response to the feedback.

At the invitation of the Leader, Councillors Lee and Horrill addressed Cabinet as summarised briefly below.

Councillor Lee

He highlighted the recommended “One District” approach and looked forward to working with officers to make improvements as proposed.

Councillor Horrill

She welcomed the proposals in Appendix 2 as a good starting point for improvements.  She asked what measures were in place to ensure the proposed improvements to scrutiny were achieved by the target date of December 2024.  She requested further clarity on the proposals relating to TC25 and member development.  In relation to the “One District” approach, she asked whether Cabinet would be considering future investment priorities across the whole district. 

Councillor Tod responded to the comments made including explaining that consideration would be given to how the “One District” approach could best be reflected in the new Council Plan and an aim to introduce the changes regarding member development and training as soon as was possible.

Cabinet agreed to the following for the reasons set out in the report and outlined above.

RESOLVED:

That the LGA Peer Challenge Feedback report and recommendations be noted and the council’s action plan in response to the LGA recommendations be endorsed.