Issue - meetings

The Committee considered the outcomes from the Corporate Peer Challenge which took place in February 2024.

The Leader highlighted comments from the Peer Review Team as set out in paragraph 3.5 of the report which found that the Alliance is impressive and continues to be effective, with sound financial management, good governance arrangements and attention to risk.  Both organisations deliver services that are high performing and low cost with a value for money focus.  The key recommendations were set out in paragraph 8.6 of the report, and an action plan will be presented to a future meeting.  The progress review is expected by the end of this year.  It was also noted that the outcome of the recent Housing Inspection report is expected to be available in July/August.

The Chief Executive provided an update on progress with the implementation of the Digital Strategy and Alliance: Our Future projects with further resources and investment being required to assist in the development of middleware and updated technology.

Work is also on-going around developing alternative performance management and benchmarking measures around climate change.

In response to a query around funding for the CPC, the Leader advised that as part of the Government’s improvement work, the reviews are funded by the Government and co-ordinated by the LGA.

RESOLVED:

That the findings from the Corporate Peer Challenge be noted.