Decision details

1.    To agree the model as presented in the report into implementation.

2.    To note the activity that has taken place to date.

3.    To note the comments and recommendations of the Neighbourhoods and Community Involvement Scrutiny Commission. 

4.    To note the release of £335k from the Corporate Service Transformation Fund, being the indicative capital costs of the required building alterations and improvements.

5.    To reflect the anticipated savings in the approved budget and budget strategy, and to reduce the budgets accordingly (based on the option with the lower saving at this stage):

2014/15 £32,000;

2015/16: £65,700;

2016/17 and thereafter: £131,700 p.a.

6.    To delegate authority to the Director of Finance to determine the specific budget ceilings affected; and

7.    To provide a remit to progress the presented model into implementation upon completion  of outstanding action points including consultation with affected staff.