Decision
Analysis
outcome: The outcome of the decision was approval by the Cabinet.
summary: The decision at stake is the approval of the LBBD Productivity Plan as part of the Local Government Finance Settlement.
topline: The Cabinet has decided to approve the LBBD Productivity Plan as part of the Local Government Finance Settlement.
reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves setting out plans to improve service performance and reduce wasteful expenditure, which could potentially impact various stakeholders.
affected_stakeholders: ["Council employees", "Local residents", "Taxpayers"]
contentiousness_score: 5
political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.
URL: https://modgov.lbbd.gov.uk/internet/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=4292
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Outcome: Approved
Is Key Decision?: Yes
Is Callable In?: No
Purpose: As part of the Local Government Finance Settlement, the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) announced that councils must produce and publish productivity plans setting out how they will improve service performance and reduce wasteful expenditure to ensure value for money. The Cabinet will be asked to approve the LBBD Productivity Plan ahead of its submission to DLUHC.
Content: As part of the Local Government Finance Settlement, the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) announced that councils must produce and publish productivity plans setting out how they will improve service performance and reduce wasteful expenditure to ensure value for money. The Cabinet will be asked to approve the LBBD Productivity Plan ahead of its submission to DLUHC. Cabinet resolved to approve the Council’s Productivity Plan as set out at Appendix 1 to the report.
Date of Decision: July 23, 2024