Decision details

Report will provide an update on the joint transformation programme. In October 2015, cabinet approved a strategy for the development of shared services between Lewes District Council and Eastbourne Borough Council based on the integration of the majority of council services.

(Key decision):

(1) To note the progress of the joint transformation programme.

(2) To approve the business case for the joint transformation programme phase 3, which includes recommendations to approve:

a) The total savings/income target of £400,000 for phase 3;

b) The approach for delivering the phase 3 transformation and savings/income;

c) The phase 3 governance arrangements;

d) The phase 3 costs and allocate an additional £1.4m to the programme (£700,000 from Lewes District Council);

e) The revised costs and benefits realisation ratio of 50:50 between Lewes District and Eastbourne Borough Councils.