Decision details

(Cabinet Member with Special Responsibility Councillor Blamire)

Cabinet received a report from the Chief Executive to advise on progress and proposals for shared services with Oneconnect Limited (OCL - the strategic partnership established between Lancashire County Council and BT) around Information Services and Customer Services.

Cabinet were requested to note the progress being made for shared services in respect of Information Services and Customer Services and support further development of the proposals on that basis.

Councillor Hanson proposed, seconded by Councillor Leytham:-

“(1)      That Cabinet notes the progress and proposals for shared services with OneConnect Limited in respect of Information Services and Customer Services and supports further development of the proposals on that basis. “

Councillors then voted:-

Resolved:

(7 Members (Councillors Blamire, Bryning, Hamilton-Cox, Hanson, Leytham, Sands & Smith) voted in favour, and 1 Member (Councillor Barry) abstained.)

(1)        That Cabinet notes the progress and proposals for shared services with OneConnect Limited in respect of Information Services and Customer Services and supports further development of the proposals on that basis.

Officers responsible for effecting the decision:

Chief Executive

Reasons for making the decision:

The efficiencies delivered from developing a shared service programme would greatly assist in achieving the objectives in the Council’s Corporate Plan, particularly in terms of efficiencies and working closely with other partner organisations to deliver improved benefits for the Lancaster district community.