The Mayor noted and agreed the reasons for urgency, as provided in the report submitted.

DECISION

1.    Approve the LBTH Productivity Plan (Appendix 1 to the report). This plan fulfils the government’s request for councils to assess and report on efficiency improvements.

2.    Acknowledge the submission deadline of 19 July 2024 and website publication requirements. The council will ensure timely submission and public accessibility of the plan.

3.    Recognise the LBTH productivity plan as a positive reflection of ongoing efforts to strengthen its efficiency framework. The plan demonstrates the council’s commitment to continuous improvement and resident value.

Action by

CHIEF EXECUTIVE (S. HALSEY)

Acting Deputy Director of Strategy, Improvement & Transformation (A. Hakim Rahman)

The Mayor noted and agreed the reasons for urgency, as provided in the report submitted.

The Mayor introduced and welcomed the report that responded to a Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities (DLUHC) request for all councils to assess and report on efficiency improvements. The Mayor noted that the plan detailed the Council’s approach to service delivery, organisational structure, and resident value.

RESOLVED that the Mayor in Cabinet:

1.    Approves the LBTH Productivity Plan (Appendix 1 to the report). This plan fulfils the government’s request for councils to assess and report on efficiency improvements.

2.    Acknowledges the submission deadline of 19 July 2024 and website publication requirements. The council will ensure timely submission and public accessibility of the plan.

3.    Recognises the LBTH productivity plan as a positive reflection of ongoing efforts to strengthen its efficiency framework. The plan demonstrates the council’s commitment to continuous improvement and resident value.