Decision Maker: Cabinet, Council

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: February 24, 2026

Purpose:

Content: *RESOLVED –   1.   That the ICT and Digital Strategy be endorsed.   That it be recommended to Full Council;   2.   That the ICT and Digital Strategy be formally adopted.   3.   That authority be delegated to the Director of Digital, HR and Customer Services, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Customers and Business Transformation and Head of Digital and Technology, to oversee delivery and monitoring of the strategy.   4.   That the funding arrangements which support the implementation of the strategy, as set out in the Council’s MTFP and section 6 of the officer’s report be noted.   REASON FOR DECISIONS   The recommendations are made to ensure the Council continues to modernise its services, strengthen organisational resilience and meet the changing expectations of residents, businesses and staff.  Adoption of the strategy formalises the commitment to deliver digital improvements within a sustainable financial framework and ensuring the Council will achieve measurable efficiencies.