Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: July 22, 2025

Purpose: To agree the Council's Action Plan in response to the recommendations from the LGA Corporate Peer Challenge

Content: RESOLVED That the Cabinet: a)      Formally accepts the report of the Corporate Peer Challenge (appendix B of report CEX/071). b)      Agrees the Action Plan (appendix D of report CEX/071). Reasons for the Recommendations   Corporate Peer Challenge (CPC) is a core plank of the local government sector’s strategy for improvement. The programme is run by the Local Government Association and undertaken by members and officers from other authorities, sometimes supported by other specialists. It seeks to be both constructive but also robust.  As part of undertaking a Corporate Peer Challenge, the Council is committed to publishing the outcome and in response to develop and agree an Action Plan. The recommendations allow the Council to fulfil that commitment.