URL: https://democracy.teignbridge.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=623

Decision Maker: Overview and Scrutiny Committee

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose:

Content: Consideration was given to the agenda report presented by the Executive Member for Environmental Services, and the Director of Customer and transformation.   The Modern 25 programme to provide modern, innovative council delivering beneficial community services, has been implemented since September 2022. A transformation initiative to deliver a new operating model to achieve £2.6 million in phased savings by aligning services with corporate priorities and improving efficiency through digital innovation and organisational restructuring.   The Overview and Scrutiny Medium Term Financial Plan Review Group (MTFP) is progressing the programme. Appendix I of the agenda report and the most recent report taken to MTFP, detailed that by the end of 2024/25 an estimated 29% of the overall goal and savings of £872,888 had been achieved. The one off in year saving for 2024/25 had been omitted from the details and was £25,616. Continued delivery depends on key projects including asset disposals, recharging for green space management, reducing discretionary spending, enhancing commercial income, and implementing service restructures   The Modern 25 Programme is currently on target to achieve its identified savings. The MTFP will be recommending additional savings for 2026/27 budget to address the further budget gap which was currently £3.6 to £3.8M.   In response to questions, the Director of Customer and Transformation advised that: business plans were being drawn up by service area managers and these would be considered by the MTFP for savings; asset transfer savings were dependent on the willingness of parish and town councils to take on the running of assets and this was being assessed through current consultation; the Section 151 officer confirmed that interest on CIL funds could be incorporated into the general revenue fund; and the Council has a responsibility to deliver a balanced budget regardless of local government reorganisation.   It was noted that any interested member could attend the meetings of the MTFP and the meeting dates would be circulated to members.    It was proposed by Councillor Ryan, seconded by Councillor Rollason and   RESOLVED   The Progress report on the Modern 25 Programme be accepted.

Date of Decision: September 16, 2025