Decision details

The Chief Executive submitted a report which presented the outcomes from the Local Government Association (LGA) Corporate Peer Challenge which took place in November 2022, with the report inviting the Board to note the findings and recommendations of the Challenge report together with the proposed approach regarding action planning and the timing of the follow-up visit.

Members welcomed the corporate peer challenge process which had been undertaken and the balanced and comprehensive feedback report which had been received.

Emphasis was placed upon the importance of celebrating the successes that the review had identified, and the need to ensure that the Council responded to the recommendations made, with the approach towards action planning, as detailed within the report, being noted.

The Chief Executive highlighted the value of the corporate peer challenge process and the considerable experience of those who undertook it. He emphasised the range of successes which had been identified, together with the challenges that continued to be faced, and referenced the actions being taken in response to them, both from within the Council and in collaboration with partners. The positive culture of the organisation was highlighted and tribute was paid to the dedication and ‘can do’ attitude of Council staff. 

In conclusion, responding to a suggestion, it was agreed that the LGA Corporate Peer Challenge report be referred to Scrutiny for consideration. 

RESOLVED –

(a)  That the findings and recommendations of the Local Government Association Corporate Peer Challenge report, as presented to the Board, be noted;

(b)  That the approach to action planning and the timing of the follow-up visit, as detailed in the submitted report, be noted;

(c)  That the LGA Corporate Peer Challenge report be referred to Scrutiny for consideration.