Issue - meetings

Andrew Bedford, Strategic Director of Resources, gave an update on the current position relating to the Strategic Partnership with RBT and the plans to complete the partnership by the 31^st January, 2012.

A number of savings had been factored into the budget for next year, but once services had been returned to the Council reviews would commence.

A number of issues were discussed.

Resolved:-  (1)  That Andrew Bedford be thanked for his update.

(2)   That the information be noted.

-        Strategic Director of Resources to report.

Councillor Akhtar, Deputy Leader, introduced a report by the Strategic Director of Resources which provided an update on progress made towards completing early the successful strategic partnership, RBT.

The financial information and risks and uncertainties associated with this partnership were set out in detail as part of the report.

Cabinet Members noted the information and the progress made.

Resolved:- (1) That the progress made towards completing early the Council’s strategic partnership, RBT, be noted.

(2) That the proposals contained within the report to bring services currently within RBT back into Council management structures be supported.