Agenda item

Dennis Skinner introduced the item explaining that whilst this Board was one of nine that reported to the LGA’s Executive Advisory Board, it had some unique characteristics including independent members.

In recent years, Government had been much more prescriptive in the LGA’s use of its improvement grant and this year had seen the Government effectively contract the LGA to deliver a programme of work that they wished to purchase.  The recent reshuffle was an opportunity for officers to lobby for increased flexibility to allow the LGA to be appropriately responsive to the needs to the sector.  Clarity was being sought on the Minister that would hold the local government brief.

An induction for new Members of the Board, as well as a refresher for existing Members, was planned and details would be circulated outside of the meeting once finalised.

Decision:

Improvement & Innovation Board noted its membership; agreed its Terms of Reference; and noted its priorities for the coming year.