Agenda item

Cllr Shirley Pannell and Alan Finch introduced the report, which provided members with some background information on the Productivity Programme and an update of the progress being made by the programme.

The Commissioning Academy was highlighted as a major success story for the LGA. The Chairman agreed that it exemplifies one of the unique selling points of the LGA, which is the organisation’s ability to encourage effective sharing of how successful working models can be applied in different areas.

Members discussed the optimal range of activities that the Productivity Programme should cover, and the tools that are appropriate for measuring successful outcomes. Members felt there was a continuing interest in guidance/good practice around establishing local housing companies and were keen to support councils in the digital agenda, particularly overcoming exclusion issues.  They requested further information on which councils are participating in the digital experts programme.

Action

Officers will circulate further information to members on which councils are involved in the digital experts programme.

Decision

Members noted the report.