Issue - meetings

Received a report concerning the Government’s decision to remove the requirement for local authorities to review all functions over a five year period, and the Council’s subsequent change in emphasis to its approach to Best Value reviews.

Agreed, that to ensure the Council meets its obligations to deliver Best Value, to:

1.  The revised approach to Best Value reviews, including Member involvement to comprise the individual Portfolio Holders and 2 other Members; and

2.  The scope of the reviews of the Council’s Information Technology, Legal and Transport services.