Decision Details

Significant effect on communities in two or more wards.

May 2024 – Cabinet report on Oracle Reimplementation.

Potential need to redact some information under the following exemptions:

8 The amount of any expenditure proposed to be incurred by the authority under any particular contract for the acquisition of property or the supply of goods or services.

9 Any terms proposed or to be proposed by or to the authority in the course of negotiations for a contract for the acquisition or disposal of property or the supply of goods or services.

On 15 October 2024, Cabinet:-

1. Approved the proposal that that BCC will cease to offer HR, Payroll and Pensions as a traded service, instead retaining some staff to provide an audit and compliance function in line with its statutory duties;

    

2. Approved the proposal that BCC will review and adjust costs and charges for Schools Financial Services to ensure that it is able to reach a break-even position each year. If schools cannot afford the reviewed fees, BCC will cease to offer Schools Financial Services;

    

3. Delegated to Strategic Director of Children & Families in consultation with the Cabinet Lead Member for Children, Young People and Families, powers to review the outcome of the Schools Financial Services redesign and revised charges within six months of this decision and take appropriate action to cease the service if it remains financially unviable;

    

4. Noted the indicative timeline for implementation of the solution and a summary of the resources required;

    

5. Noted the feedback on this report from the Education, Children and Young People Overview and Scrutiny Committee on 11th October.

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