Decision details

To seek Cabinet approval for the implementation of the revised structure for the Corporate IT Service following completion of the first phase of the service review.

To seek approval for the scope of the review to be extended with a second phase to review other IT related business units including the Schools ICT Unit within Lifelong Learning.

The Cabinet Member for Corporate Management outlined the proposed revised structure for the Corporate IT Service following completion of the first phase of the service review.  Approval was also sought for the scope of the review to be extended with a second phase to review other IT related business units including the Schools ICT Unit within Lifelong Learning.

RESOLVED:

(a)       That the outcome of the service review be endorsed and the new structure for the Corporate IT Service be approved; and

(b)       That the scope of the review be extended as a second phase with priority given to the Schools ICT Service in light of the changing requirements and increased expectations of IT to improve standards within our schools.