Agenda and decisions

Special Meeting, Cabinet - Monday, 29th January, 2018 2.00 pm

Venue: Conference Room, County Hall, Usk

Contact: Democratic Services

Note: Live streaming of this meeting is available: https://join-emea.broadcast.skype.com/monmouthshire.gov.uk/56e7f758121d43c9ae389852175d1744

Items
No.	Item
1.	Apologies for Absence
2.	Declarations of Interest
3.	To consider the following reports (Copies attached):
3a	Corporate Plan: 22 for 22 PDF 344 KB Divisions/Wards Affected: All Purpose: To seek endorsement of the Corporate Plan articulating the authority’s purpose and values alongside the ambitious programme that will be prioritised over the next four years. Author: Kellie Beirne, Deputy CEO Contact Details: kelliebeirne@monmouthshire.gov.uk Additional documents: 1b. Future Generations Evaluation Form_Corporate Plan_Jan 17 , item 3a PDF 247 KB 1c. Monmouthshire Council_Corporate Plan_0.98 , item 3a PDF 1 MB Decision: That Cabinet endorse the Corporate Plan prior to its approval by Council. That Cabinet endorse the adoption of the objectives contained in the plan as the Council’s Well-being Objectives in accordance with the requirements of the Well-being of Future Generations Act.
3b	Alternative Delivery Model PDF 559 KB Division/Wards Affected: All Wards Purpose: To set out the conclusions and recommendations of the comprehensive options assessment and Full Business Case to inform the future delivery of sustainable Tourism, Leisure, Culture and Youth (TLCY) services in Monmouthshire. Author: Kellie Beirne, Deputy Chief Executive Peter Davies, Chief Officer Resources Contact Details: kelliebeirne@monmouthshire.gov.uk peterdavies@monmouthshire.gov.uk Additional documents: Appendix A - Final Business Case , item 3b PDF 6 MB Appendix B - Transitional Business Plan , item 3b PDF 1 MB Appendix C - Future Generations Evaluation , item 3b PDF 274 KB Appendix D - Questions from SLT and Finance Colleagues - crossed referenced to Business Case , item 3b PDF 194 KB Appendix E - Paper on Board Structure and Make up (Anthony Collins paper) , item 3b PDF 210 KB There are a further 2 documents.View the full list of documents for item 3b Decision: To approve the Full Business Case, Business Plan and associated reports to inform the establishment of a new entity - an Alternative Delivery Model (ADM) - to secure a viable and optimal future for TLCY services; ensuring they are able to thrive and respond to the current and future needs, expectations and aspirations of Monmouthshire residents. To agree to receive a fully developed initial five-year Management Agreement, inclusive of a complete Evaluation Matrix and a detailed Governance Framework - to be considered at a meeting of Full Council prior to enactment of the ADM. The Management Agreement will govern the interaction between the Council and ADM; and, the obligations and responsibilities that will ensure maintenance of core elements of democratic legitimacy, public accountability and workforce duty of care. On its approval by Full Council, the process of recruitment to senior posts will commence prior to the ‘going live’ date. To approve a ‘start up’ fund of £155,000, drawn from the Priority Investment Reserve, that will allow the establishment of the new entity and provide reassurance around the intensity and rigour of the ongoing due diligence having regard to the requirements of both the Council and ADM. The results of this will inform the Management Agreement as per 2.2 above. To recognise the amount to be included within the MTFP for the next 5 years of £388,000 and that will need to be taken into consideration as part of the 2018/19 – 2022/23 budget proposals as shown in the graph at 6.1.