Decision details

Before the Committee was a report by the Assistant Director for People and Change, copies of which had been circulated to all Members and a copy of which is attached to the signed copy of these minutes as Item 8.

The report detailed progress on the Organisational Design Programme, helping us tackle financial pressures whilst reshaping how the councils worked for communities.

Since November, key milestones had been reached. Digital, Housing, Neighbourhoods, Place & Economy, and Resident Services had completed their redesigns, and teams were settling into new ways of working. Other areas, like People & Change, Finance, Regenerative Development and Legal & Democratic Services, had finished consultations and were moving forward with recruitment and finalising their redesigns. Work was also underway in Bereavement, Waste, and Revenues & Benefits, with changes planned for later this year.

The authorities were on track to meet savings targets while ensuring the changes made were sustainable. By focusing on cost recovery, strategic partnerships, and community engagement, the Councils were not just saving money but creating a stronger, more adaptable organisation.

The changes were about people as well as processes. Staff were supported with a new Skills Framework and practical tools to help them thrive in new roles. The Councils were working with communities, giving residents more opportunities to shape local services and supporting projects that helped them make a difference.

Decision:

1)    That the Committee agree the progress of the programme including the

a.    Objectives

b.    Update on the Organisational Design Programme

c.    Progress on delivery of the overall programme

d.    Savings forecast

e.    Building blocks

f.     Risks and mitigations

g.    Governance

Call In: The call-in deadline for decisions will be 5.00pm on 18 March 2025