Issue - meetings

Report of Assistant Director for Human Resources and Transformation

Lead Cabinet member: Councillor Swansborough

(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 included 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 Eastbourne Borough Council).

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

The Cabinet considered the report of the Assistant Director for Human Resources and Transformation, updating them on the progress of the joint transformation programme and seeking their approval for the phase 3 business case.

Phase one and two of the programme had secured savings and efficiencies of £2.8 million, with £400,000 targeted in phase three. Phase three would conclude this programme of transformational activity and enable the council to face current and future challenges and opportunities from a position of strength and with increased resilience.

Support for staff during phase three was detailed at 2.17 of the business case. The Cabinet conveyed thanks to staff for the work undertaken during the programme and their positive response to the challenges faced.

Resolved (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 included 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 Eastbourne Borough Council).

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

Reason for decisions:

To enable Cabinet members to consider the progress of the Joint Transformation Programme and to determine the next steps in the transformational journey.