Agenda item

Approved the  analysis and findings included in the report relating to the functional capability assessments.

The Leader of the Council introduced the report on the functional capability assessments which were part of the Council’s response to the Department of Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Direction to assess the functional capability of all services by the end of February 2022.

The Leader commended the Cabinet and Council staff who have worked intensively over the past year in particular to address the financial challenges and keep services running during a very difficult period for the authority.  The assessment of functional capability in each service had been carried out through a structured process and the report set out key themes and areas of concern identified.

The Chief Executive summarised the report and explained that this is an input to the recovery plan as it aims to identify gaps in the organisation. There was still work to be done but this will feed into the wider corporate plan.  The second phase of the process was to produce costed action plans that addressed the key gaps identified in the functional assessment.

The report was noted and approved.

Resolved –  That the analysis and findings included in the report be approved.