Issue - meetings

Report of the Chief Executive.

Council gave consideration to a report which proposed negotiations on a contract. It was suggested that the terms proposed be accepted as a gesture of goodwill, to retain the relationship and protect the reputation of both organisations. It was moved by Councillor Hall, seconded by Councillor Surtees and

RESOLVED – the partnership support arrangements be approved.

Report of Chief Executive.

Attached is an extract from the minutes of the Scrutiny Commission where this item was considered.

A report which proposed negotiations on a contract was presented to Council. The risks arising from not coming to an agreement were highlighted and legal advice in relation to the likelihood of successfully challenging the matter was outlined.

Councillor Hall, seconded by Councillor Bessant, proposed that negotiations be entered into.

Councillor Bray suggested that the matter be deferred for further legal advice in order to ensure the best position for the Council. Councillor Hall withdrew his previous proposal and moved that the matter be deferred. It was seconded by Councillor Bray and

RESOLVED – the matter be deferred.

Report of Chief Executive.

The Scrutiny Commission gave consideration to a report which recommended negotiations on a contract. Members requested the inclusion in the report to Council of reference to external legal advice taken. Members wished their concern to be noted and wanted to understand what mitigations could be included in future to prevent a reoccurrence.

RESOLVED – the report be noted.