Decision details

Matter for Decision

The report summarised the detailed Draft Business Case which had been drawn up by officers of both Cambridge City Council and South District Council authorities and sought in principle approval for the establishment of a shared payroll service in partnership with South Cambridgeshire District Council.

Decision of the Executive Councillor for Customer Services and Resources

(i)                  Approved in principle the establishment of a shared Payroll Service with South Cambridgeshire District Council as detailed in the report.

(ii)                 Approved the delegation of authority to the Director of Resources, in consultation with the Executive Councillor for Customer Services and Resources, to implement the shared service subject to the viability of the Final Business Case.

(iii)          Approved the delegation of authority to the Director of Resources and the Head of Legal Services, to agree legal protocols to govern the shared services arrangements. 

Reasons for the Decision

As set out in the officer’s report.

Any Alternative Options Considered and Rejected

As set out in the officer’s report.

Scrutiny Considerations

The committee received a report from the Support Services Manager. The Officer informed the committee that the critical mass of employees enrolled into the scheme was more important than the split between numbers in each authority.

The committee made the following comments on the report:

(i)                  Encouraged partnership working and would support more shared services.

(ii)                 Recommended the City Council hosted the service.

The Committee resolved unanimously to endorse the recommendations.

The Executive Councillor approved the recommendations.

Conflicts of Interest Declared by the Executive Councillor (and any Dispensations Granted)

Not applicable.