Decision
Analysis
outcome: The services and staff of the Council's wholly owned companies will be brought in-house within Bolsover District Council, with a comprehensive process of due diligence to ensure a managed transfer.
summary: The decision involves bringing the services and staff of the Council's wholly owned companies in-house within Bolsover District Council.
topline: The Bolsover District Council has decided to bring the services and staff of its wholly owned companies in-house, following a comprehensive due diligence process.
reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves a significant change in the structure of the Council's operations, potentially affecting stakeholders within and outside the organization.
affected_stakeholders: ["Council employees", "Local residents", "Shareholders of the wholly owned companies"]
contentiousness_score: 6
political_party_relevance: There may be implications of political influence as the decision involves the management of public services and resources.
URL: https://committees.bolsover.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=635
Decision Maker:
Outcome:
Is Key Decision?: No
Is Callable In?: Yes
Purpose:
Content: RESOLVED that 1) the services and staff within the Council’s wholly owned companies; Dragonfly Development Limited and Dragonfly Management (Bolsover) Limited, be brought in-house (within Bolsover District Council). 2) A comprehensive process of due diligence as outlined within the report, be undertaken to ensure a managed transfer of services and staff was undertaken.
Date of Decision: July 28, 2025