Decision details

*RESOLVED –

1.    That Cabinet notes the progress being made on the development of a new vision and new model of local government collaboration in Derbyshire.

2.    That the agreed principles for collaboration and areas of potential focus for future working, as set out in the officer’s report, be noted.

3.    That Price Waterhouse Coopers’ (PwC’s) proposals for Phase 2 and Derbyshire County Council’s (DCC’s) suggested approach for sharing the costs of commissioning PwC to support Derbyshire Councils’ to progress development of a new model of local government collaboration for Derbyshire be supported.

4.    That the Council’s active participation in Phase 2 and the associated costs of supporting PwC to implement its proposals be approved.

REASON FOR DECISIONS

To enable Chesterfield Borough Council to fully participate in the proposed development of a new model of local government collaborative working for Derbyshire; with a particular focus on improving outcomes for Chesterfield Borough and Derbyshire County residents.