Decision Maker:

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: February 24, 2026

Purpose:

Content: It was resolved –   ·      To authorise the release of up to £100k from the Council’s general balances to –   ·        Retain agency support to develop the specialisms of two solicitors who have now been appointed. ·        Fund the continuing but temporary costs of agency support for clients, to ensure a smooth and safe transition back to internal legal provision in those routine areas of work. ·        Retain the current Interim Data Protection Officer to ensure the delivery of an Information Governance Recovery and Improvement Programme, the revised and upgraded CRM and the development of a new paralegal.   ·      To delegate any further such requests to the Leader and Portfolio Holder for Finance, Corporate Business and Customer Experience, in consultation with the Director of Function (Resources)/Section 151 Officer.