Decision details

To set out the proposals that are intended to be implemented by the TNS programme in relation to the North East area.

1)        To agree the model as presented in the report into implementation upon completion of outstanding action points including consultation with affected staff.

2)         To reflect the anticipated £74.3k p.a. revenue savings in the approved budget and budget strategy, and reduce the budgets accordingly from January 2018.

3)         To note the release of £500k from the Corporate Service Transformation Fund, being the indicative capital costs of the required building alterations and improvements

4)         To delegate authority to the Director of Finance to determine the specific budget ceilings affected; and

5)         To note the comments of the Neighbourhood Services Scrutiny Commission, which considered the proposals on 30 November 2016

A summary of the consultation exercises is reflected in paragraph 2 of the report, and full reports relating to the engagement and consultation are attached at Appendices A and B.