Decision details

(Cabinet Member with Special Responsibility Councillor)

Cabinet received a report from the Chief Executive that proposed the principles, structure and outline plan for the Outcomes-Based Resourcing (OBR) programme in 2023-24 to pursue an outcomes-focused approach whilst achieving sustainable long-term financial and resourcing stability.

The options, options analysis, including risk assessment and officer preferred option, were set out in the report as follows:

The officer preferred option is Option 1. Pursuing the OBR programme will enable an outcomes-focused approach to the district’s success, whilst delivering sustainable long-term financial and resource stability.

Councillor Caroline Jackson proposed, seconded by Councillor Dowding:-

“That the recommendation, as set out in the report, be approved.”

Councillors then voted:-

Resolved unanimously:

(1)             That Cabinet approves the delivery of the Outcomes-Based Resourcing (OBR) programme based on the principles and outline structure set out in the report, along with the outline Programme Plan set out in Appendix A to the report.

Officer responsible for effecting the decision:

Chief Executive

Reasons for making the decision:

The Outcomes-Based Resourcing programme represents the council’s plan for successfully delivering positive outcomes for the Lancaster district whilst achieving long-term financial and resourcing sustainability for the council. As such, this report contributes to each of the council’s strategic Priorities as set out in its core Plan 2030.