Decision details

As detailed in the report.

(1)  That the report be noted.

(2)  That approval be given to the entering into of a shared service arrangement under section 9EA of the Local Government Act 2000 and Regulation 5 of the Local Authorities (Arrangement for the Discharge of Functions) (England) Regulations 2012 for the exercise by Herefordshire County Council or, as the case may be, the executive of Herefordshire County Council  of the Council's payroll and People Management Administration function from 1 April 2020, subject to satisfactory assurances being received; and

(3)  That approval be given to the entering into of a public-public co-operation with Herefordshire County Council to provide access to Hoople Limited's Business World ERP for Lincolnshire County Council's Finance function, accountancy, financial, administration and Adult Care Finance services from the 1 April 2020, subject to satisfactory assurances being received.

(4)  That the Executive Director of Children's Services, in consultation with the Leader of the Council and the Executive Councillor for Community Safety and People Management, be delegated authority to take all decisions necessary to ensure the entering into of the above shared service arrangements described in (2) and (3) above to include the entering into of the shared service agreement itself and delivery of services from the 1 April 2020 but only once the requirements of paragraph 40 of the Report have been met.

(5)  That approval be given to the carrying out of market engagement and all ancillary activity with IT providers.