(a)
That
the ambition, approach and scope for the Our Future Council transformation
programme be approved, and plans to progress to a full business case, be
endorsed. This would be presented to Joint Overview Committee for feedback and
Cabinet for approval in January 2025.
(b)
That
the draft transformation plan, target operating model design, governance plans
and draft delivery plans for whole-council transformation, be endorsed
(appendix B) The final versions would be presented Joint Overview Committee
for feedback and Cabinet for approval in January 2025.
(c)
That
authority be delegated to Executive Director for Corporate Development to
commission strategic advisor, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, (PwC) to the value of
£520,000 to deliver a full business case with investment and implementation
plans.
(d)
That
authority be delegated to Executive Director for Corporate Development, in
consultation with the Cabinet Member for Finance & Capital Strategy, to
replenish and approve use of the transformation fund allocated from capital and
revenue reserves of £3m to be made available to support invest to save
transformation activity.
Reason for the decision
Dorset
Council was facing significant financial pressures and increasing demand for
services, a challenge common to many local authorities. To address this, we
must undertake a comprehensive, whole-council transformation to ensure
sustainable and effective service delivery.