Decision details

To consider the recommendations

RESOLVED THAT: 

1. the report by Human Engine in Appendix 2 is noted. It is also noted that the recommendations within the report do not immediately impact the current services provided by Publica to CBC within the scope of the proposed changes;
   
   
2. the Chief Executive and Corporate Director (Monitoring Officer) will undertake appropriate due diligence and risk mitigation on the proposed changes to Publica to support the Leader as shareholder to take the necessary shareholder decisions in partnership with Cotswold District Council, Forest of Dean District Council and West Oxfordshire District Council in implementing the recommendations of the report.

3.    in recognition of the fact that the Human Engine report (Appendix 2) proposes significant changes to Publica and the services it provides to predominantly Cotswold District Council (CDC), Forest of Dean District Council (FoDDC) and West Oxfordshire District Council (WODC), to mitigate risks and ensure that service provision is improved and maintained,  responsibility is delegated to the Chief Executive and the Director for Finance, Assets and Regeneration to undertake appropriate service reviews of the remaining Publica services provided to CBC with a view to making recommendations to the Leader and Cabinet where necessary on the future delivery of those services.