Executive Meetings
Two Executive meetings Executive Report 26 April 2017 • 14 March • 11 April Councillor Paul Bettison Leader of the Council …….. Plus two Executive Committee Meetings
Transformation Programme Transformation Programme cont/d Customer Contact Strategy agreed • strong focus on delivering digitally Time Square refurbishment procurement plan agreed • common approach to contact with quick access • consolidation expected mid 2018 to specialists when needed
Library IT Procurement plan agreed Council Support Services implementation plan agreed • underpins transformation project to enable increased opening and self-service • new model based upon strategic and support hubs with departmental business partners • should deliver around £800,000 in initial savings
Children, Young People & Learning Transformation Programme cont/d Family Safeguarding Model ICT & Digital Strategy 2017 – 2020 • successful bid led by Hertfordshire County • sets out strategic direction Council focussing on new ways of supporting • key enabler of transformation vulnerable families – greater emphasis on digital technology for • Bracknell Forest, Luton, Peterborough and customers and internal support West Berkshire as partners – more flexible working • £1.9m to be received over 2 years – more productive office systems • key focus on keeping people out of care – appropriate security
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Design Supplementary Planning Document Examination & Test Performance in Schools adopted • review of 2015/16 results • sets out design principles for future development • outcomes generally in line or above national averages Integrated Transport & Highway maintenance • gap for disadvantaged pupils a concern capital programmes agreed • school improvement team restructured to • includes £2.9m of funding secured from Local enhance focus Growth Fund
Other Issues THANK YOU Emergency Planning • proposals for pan-Berkshire (except Reading) service agreed • West Berkshire to host
Equality Scheme 2017-2020 agreed
Local Government Ombudsman complaint – no further action response agreed [email protected] • safeguarding concerns “without fault”
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