Issue - meetings

To consider the report of the Assistant Chief Executive (Planning, Policy and Improvement) seeking the relevant approvals to fund the design and development of a new website and intranet presence as part of the Web and Intranet Replacement Project. 

The Assistant Chief Executive (Planning, Policy and Improvement) submitted a report outlining proposals and seeking the relevant approvals to fund the design and development of a new website and intranet presence for the Council as part of the Web and Intranet Replacement Project. 

Members highlighted the need for the Board to monitor the development of this initiative, noted the interaction with the private sector and emphasised the integral nature of online service provision.

RESOLVED –

(a)  That authority be given to spend existing capital provision for ICT developments, equating to £959,300 in 2010/11, £767,600 in 2011/12 and £80,700 in 2012/13 in order to fund the design and development of a new website and intranet presence as part of the Web and Intranet Replacement Project. 

(b)  That progress reports be submitted to Executive Board at each phase of the project’s development.

(c)  That following the conclusion of the Scrutiny Inquiry being undertaken in respect of this matter, an overarching report be submitted to Executive Board which draws together all of the Council’s ICT priorities and needs.

(Under the provisions of Council Procedure Rule 16.5, Councillor Golton required it to be recorded that he abstained from voting on this matter).