Decision details

The Director of Resources and Temp P/T Chief Executive submitted a report informing Members of the requirement to produce a Productivity Plan.

The Government had announced the requirement for all Councils to produce productivity plans alongside the publication of the Local Government Financial Settlement. A letter from the Minister for Local Government was included in the report which set out what the plans should include. Despite the forthcoming election on 4 July 2024, DHLUC had stated that the deadline of 19 July 2024 remained for Councils to return their productivity plans. Given the timing it was proposed that the Budget Working Group consider the draft plan before submission to the Government.

Members discussed the proposal and put forward suggestions. It was noted that the plan would not be extensive and the Council already had many measures in place. A Budget Working Group meeting would be arranged as soon as possible following the election.

RESOLVED THAT COMMITTEE:

Delegate approval and submission of the Productivity Plan to the Director of Resources and Deputy Chief Executive in consultation with the Budget Working Group.