Further to Minute 150 (19 October 2004), received an update report on the proposal to introduce a Home Computer Initiative (HCI) scheme for all permanent staff at the Council. Since our initial consideration of the proposal, the Greater London Authority (GLA) has announced plans for a London-wide HCI scheme.
Agreed, in view of the interest shown by staff to participate in the HCI scheme and in order to assist the Council in its Community Leadership role through enabling staff to improve their information technology skills, to:
1. The Council’s participation in a London-wide HCI scheme, led by the GLA, for all permanent staff; and
2. The sum of £10,000 being allocated from reserves as a ‘Spend to Save’ initiative which will be recouped as savings accrue from take-up of the scheme.