Decision details

Information, Advice & Guidance Draft Proposal (R&G12)

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision status: For Determination

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

As part of the Growth and Reform programme the Council is considering its future Information, Advice and Guidance offer. This proposal is presented by Cabinet with a view to seeking feedback through consultation and engagement. This consultation will inform the development of a further iteration of this proposed future offer.

Decision:

The Cabinet considered and approved a draft proposal for changes to the Information, Advice and Guidance services to realise potential savings as part of the Council’s Growth and Reform Programme, and requested that the Deputy Chief Executive prepare a detailed business case for the proposal.

Alternative options considered:

None

Wards Affected: (All Wards);

Equality and/or Environmental Impact Assessment: A draft EIA is appended to the report and will be updated throughout the development of this proposal.

Decision Reference: CAB17

Declarations or conflicts of Interest: Councillor Kate Butler declared a personal and prejudicial interest as a Trustee of Stockport Citizen's Advice Bureau. Cllr Butler left the meeting during consideration of this item and took no part in the discussion or vote.

Forward Plan Reference: R&G12

Other reasons / organisations consulted

Consultation will be undertaken with staff, service providers and the public as part of this exercise.

Contact: Alison Blount, Corporate and Support Services Email: alison.blount@stockport.gov.uk Tel: 0161 474 5107.

Publication date: 19/07/2017

Date of decision: 18/07/2017

Decided at meeting: 18/07/2017 - Cabinet

Effective from: 26/07/2017

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