Decision details

(a)        That Cabinet agree in principle that Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council as part of its commissioning process for ‘information and advice’ and ‘infrastructure support’ services join the PSCiP programme.

(b)        That subject to agreement funding approximate to £163,000 of the possible £248,510 commissioning budget in years 2013/14 and 2014/15 be allocated to the PSCiP programme, this sum being paid to Staffordshire County Council who will commission the delivery of the service for the period highlighted.

(c)        That your officers support PSCiP staff in the drafting of service outlines to reflect the needs of residents of the borough in the delivery of an ‘information and advice’ and ‘infrastructure support’ service.

(d)        That your officers establish and agree as part of the work suitable reporting on outcomes to ensure delivery of a responsive service for residents of the borough.

(e)        That in delivering the above objectives opportunities, as part of the aggregation of spend and delivery of a collaborative solution delivers savings for the authority.