Decision details

To explore the benefits and limitations of outsourcing and/or creating shared services as a means to deliver Council services.

(a)       That the Committee notes the different models that can be used as alternatives to deliver services;

(b)       That the Committee recognises the wider factors, such as legislative parameters and core principles, which need to be observed when considering the delivery of services through alternative delivery models;

(c)       That the Committee is assured that the Council considers all appropriate alternative delivery models, and the benefits and limitations of these, as part of a broader options appraisal when reviewing services; and

(d)       That the Committee receives a future report on shared services at a future date.