Contact: Paddy Hillary, Ext 7391 and Jill Lovelock, Ext. 7591

1. Summary

1.1 The County Council has concluded negotiations with the government for a Local Public Service Agreement (LPSA) and Cabinet is asked to agree the final draft format and content of the document as attached. The targets included will be the priority areas for action over the next 3 years. The document will be formally signed by the Leader and Chief Executive and the Ministers on 29 January.

2. Reason

2.1 The LPSA is a legally binding agreement between the government and the County Council and therefore requires the formal approval of Cabinet. Approval of the LPSA is included in the Forward Plan

3. Other Options Considered and rejected

4. Conflicts of Interest declared by the decision maker or a member or officer
consulted - Not applicable

5. Dispensation granted by the Standards Committee - Not applicable

6. Reason(s) for the matter being dealt with if urgent - Not applicable

Approved by: (signature) Date: (date of decision)

Councillor T.K Thornber

Background Information

Section 100D - Local Government Act 1972 - background papers

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File Location

Correspondence with DTLR and Chief Executive's Department

other government departments