To commission the development of an action plan in response to the LGA Corporate Peer Challenge Feedback Report.

1.      That the findings of the recent LGA Corporate Peer Challenge be welceomed, including the recognition of the significant progress made by Central Bedfordshire Council since its creation in challenging circumstances, which is a tribute to the hard work of Members and staff across the Council underpinned by effective leadership.

2.      That an action plan be commissioned to be in place by the Autumn, in response to the recommendations of the Peer Challenge Team.

The Executive considered a report from the Leader of the Council that set out the report from the Local Government Association Corporate Peer Challenge.

In response to a question, the Leader confirmed that the action plan would be monitored appropriately.

Reason for decision:  To enable the Council to develop an action plan in response to the recommendations of the Peer Challenge Team to deliver the next phase of its improvement journey.

RESOLVED

1.         that the findings of the recent LGA Corporate Peer Challenge be welcomed, including the recognition of the significant progress made by Central Bedfordshire Council since its creation in challenging circumstances, which was a tribute to the hard work of Members and staff across the Council underpinned by effective leadership; and

2.         that an action plan be commissioned to be in place by the Autumn, in response to the recommendations of the Peer Challenge Team.

The decision was unanimous.