Decision details

The Chief Officer (Organisational Change) introduced the report on Alternative Delivery Models, Leisure and Libraries which provided final proposals including service business and transition plans for an ADM for Leisure and Libraries through the formation of an Employee Led Mutual.

            Members thanked Ian Bancroft and Neal Cockerton for their work on the flagship scheme which was a unique model in Wales for Libraries and Leisure.

RESOLVED:

(a)       That it be agreed that Leisure and Libraries establish an Employee Led Mutual and that this be subject to a number of conditions as follows:

·         That final implementation plans are developed prior to full establishment of the organisation and which are assessed as being able to deliver the objectives and savings as outlined in the proposal;

·         That a workforce vote is held and that this demonstrates support for the proposal;

·         That the target date for full establishment of this organisation is 1^st April 2017;

·         That a senior management structure is put in place for the new organisation that has the necessary leadership skills and abilities and that this is in place at least 6 months prior to the full establishment date;

·         That prior to full establishment a plan on the full extent of potential integration and links between leisure, libraries and connects services is developed and agreed; and

·         That the Council establishes a transitional board to manage the period up to full establishment and that this board should have as a minimum membership from the Council the Leader, Chief Executive, the Cabinet Portfolio Holders, the Chief Officer (Organisational Change) and Finance and Human Resources representatives

(b)       That full Implementation Plans be brought back to Cabinet prior to authority being provided to enter into legal agreements for completion of the Alternative Delivery Model.