Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: July 15, 2025

Purpose: Report of the Leader detailing progress of the Transformation Programme.

Content: To agree the updates to the expected outcomes of the Portfolios of activities within the adapt | grow | thrive Transformation Programme as set out in the ‘Current Portfolio Status’ section, including the ‘Key delivery progress & risks’ for each Portfolio, within the main appendix – “Transformation Update-July 2025”.

Reasons for the decision: To enable Cabinet to review the progress made in delivering the council’s comprehensive, organisation-wide, “adapt | grow | thrive” transformation programme.

Alternative options considered: To not update Cabinet on the adapt | grow | thrive Transformation Programme. This was rejected due to the critical nature of the programme in supporting the council achieve financial sustainability and deliver much-needed reform of services.