Agenda item

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

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.