Decision Maker: Corporate Policy Committee

Outcome: Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: November 27, 2025

Purpose: This report provides an update on the progress of Phases 1 and 2 of the ICT Shared Services Programme (Gemini) and sets out recommendations for accelerating the separation of the retained shared hosting, security operations, and network services (the Retained Shared Service). The aim is to move away from the shared service model by March 2026, enabling both councils to operate independent ICT services.

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