Decision
Analysis
outcome: The outcome of the decision was to approve the action plan as contained in Appendix A of the report.
summary: The decision at stake is the approval of the Corporate Peer Challenge 2026 Action Plan.
topline: The Cabinet has decided to approve the Corporate Peer Challenge 2026 Action Plan.
reason_contentious: This issue is not particularly contentious as it is a requirement to have a Corporate Peer Challenge and publish an action plan within 8 weeks of the report's publication.
affected_stakeholders: ["Cabinet members", "Local Government Association"]
contentiousness_score: 2
political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.
URL: https://horsham.moderngov.co.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=900
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Outcome:
Is Key Decision?: No
Is Callable In?: Yes
Purpose:
Content: RESOLVED The Corporate Peer Challenge 2026 Action Plan contained in Appendix A to the report be approved. REASON A requirement of having a Corporate Peer Challenge is to publish an action plan within 8 weeks of publication of the report, which was published on 5 June 2026. ALTERNATIVE OPTIONS CONSIDERED BUT REJECTED AS IDENTIFIED IN THE REPORT The Local Government Association requires councils to publish the action plan within 8 weeks of publishing the report. The only other option available, not preparing and publishing and action plan, does not comply with the agreement we made in seeking the review.
Date of Decision: July 6, 2026