Decision details

Investing In Stockport - 2016/17 Executive Proposals (LDR37)

Decision Maker: Executive

Decision status: Recommendations approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

Investing in Stockport is an ambitious change programme aimed at reforming pubic services and creating the conditions for sustainable economic and demographic growth in the Borough. The Programme includes a range of enabling and delivery reform programmes and projects which contribute to the overarching vision and outcomes of the Council.

This report presents the updated business cases for these programmes and projects, alongside the MTFP update, ahead of further consultation and development.

Decision:

The Executive considered the Investing in Stockport 2016/17 Executive Proposals and agreed that:-

 

·           the indicative budget allocations and investment propositions set out in the report and the associated business cases be agreed;

·           the Corporate Leadership team and senior managers, in consultation with the relevant Executive Councillors, be requested to undertake the appropriate consultation exercises and to develop implementation plans, including impact and risk assessments, to facilitate the delivery of the proposals set out in the report;

·           in relation to the Leisure Review, to the Corporate Leadership Team be requested to:

-        proceed with funding essential works in the region of £0.350m at Hazel Grove Recreation Centre;

-        proceed with establishing appropriate coverage and/or investment return mechanisms with Hazel Grove High School to partially offset the cost of the Council’s investments; and

-        draw up the necessary documentation and agreements with Hazel Grove High School to underpin these arrangements and protect public use of the Hazel Grove Recreation Centre;

·         as appropriate, proposals be resubmitted for the Executive’s approval as consultation exercises were completed and/or more detailed plans prepared;

·         the steps necessary to agree a final balanced budget proposal for 2016/17 and an updated Medium Term Financial Plan for presentation to the Council budget meeting in March 2016 continue to be taken; and

·         a report be submitted to all scrutiny committees in the September 2015 meeting cycle outlining the proposals relating to each committee’s remit.


 

Alternative options considered:

None

Reason Key: Policy Framework & Budget;

Wards Affected: (All Wards);

Equality and/or Environmental Impact Assessment: Equality Impact Assessments will be completed for all draft business cases. These will be developed on an ongoing basis to reflect consultation and engagement feedback.

Decision Reference: ED1752

Declarations or conflicts of Interest: None

Forward Plan Reference: LDR37

Other reasons / organisations consulted

Draft Business Cases will be shared with Scrutiny Committees for consultation and comment. Individual projects will conduct detailed and targeted consultation as relevant and appropriate. Information about this will be outlined within the Business Case.

Contact: Holly Rae, Corporate and Support Services Email: holly.rae@stockport.gov.uk Tel: 0161 474 3014, Steve Skelton, Office of the Chief Executive Email: steve.skelton@stockport.gov.uk Tel: 0161-474-3174 Laureen Donnan, Chief Executive's Office Email: laureen.donnan@stockport.gov.uk Tel: 0161-474-3180.

Report author: Holly Rae

Publication date: 19/08/2015

Date of decision: 18/08/2015

Decided at meeting: 18/08/2015 - Executive

Effective from: 26/08/2015

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