Recovery & Reset Programme - Exit Strategy
(Report of the Leader of the Council)
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Minutes:
Report of the Leader of the Council to provide an overview of the Recovery and Reset programme’s achievements against its original aims, reflecting on the narrative of change due to several external factors impacting the programme, such as the Pandemic itself, dynamic and changing citizen expectations, the Government’s Levelling Up agenda, and the Councils continued need to deliver high quality responsive and accountable core and statutory services.
To celebrate the success of the programme, specifically the associated £6.9m in efficiencies attributable to Recovery and Reset and its wider reach, as confirmed in the Council’s Medium Term Financial Strategy report of 28th February 2023
And also to reflect on the delivery of Recovery and Reset as a blueprint for programme infrastructure going forward, with internal learning supported by views of both internal and external auditors, with substantial assurance and recognised good practice in terms of its governance and oversight.
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That Cabinet
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Endorse the formal closure of the programme and associated governance arrangements through Scrutiny Committees; further noting the internal learning, external assurances, and governance of the programme have provided a framework for project and programme infrastructure for corporate projects going forward;
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Recognise the achievements associated with the Recovery and Reset programme, specifically:
b. Supporting Vulnerable People – assessed pandemic impacts leading to a range of community outreach services; officer surgeries and increases in home visits.
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Acknowledged the final project highlight reports, and programme dashboard which outline which activities and risks are to be carried over into legacy projects as the Programme ends and projects transition back to Business as Usual.
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(Moved by Councillor R Pritchard and seconded by Councillor M Bailey) |