Issue - decisions

1.      The appointment of Northgate Kendric Ash (via its partner AMTEC) to be a value for money partner to the council for a period of two years from 1st September 2009 is agreed.

2.      It is noted that there is no cost commitment at this stage directly arising from agreeing to appoint a value for money partner and that the financial implications of the appointment are likely to be significant if the value for money partner is successful in achieving high value savings.

3.      It is noted that, in consultation with relevant portfolio holders, a work programme will be developed to establish a programme that will deliver service improvements, efficiencies and better value for money.