This paper provides updates on the progress made in implementing the actions set out in the Mayor’s Transparency Protocol and the recommendations arising from the Overview and Scrutiny Transparency Commission report. As the work around these two initiatives have naturally converged, this report provides a combined picture of the current position on the Council’s overall work to drive forward the vision of a more open, accountable and transparent organisation.

The Pre-Decision Scrutiny Questions and Answers were noted.

DECISION

1.    To note the progress in delivering the actions set out in the Mayor’s Transparency Protocol (Appendix B to the report) and the actions agreed to in response to the Transparency Commission’s recommendations (Appendix C to the report).

2.    To approve the summary of key achievements on the Council’s transparency agenda (Appendix A to the report) and decide if and how this information should be publicised.

Action by:

CHIEF EXECUTIVE (W. TUCKLEY)

(Divisional Director, Strategy, Policy and Performance (S. Godman)

(Senior Strategy, Policy and Performance Officer (S. Begum)