Decision details

To note the progress made since November 2012 on strengthening the Council’s approach to innovation.

To agree the recommended next steps set out in the report

1.   That the good progress made so far to strengthen innovation capacity and capability be acknowledged and the findings from the peer challenge be welcomed.

2.    The Chief Executive and Strategic Director for Change and Efficiency continue to work with colleagues to develop and implement the strategic framework for innovation, incorporating the recommendations from the peer challenge.

3.    The learning and evaluation from innovation work be reported back to Cabinet and Council via the Chief Executive’s six monthly progress reports, the next of which will be published in summer 2013.

Reasons for Decisions

To further refine and strengthen the Council’s approach to innovation so it can exploit new opportunities, navigate significant challenges and achieve improved outcomes and value for money for Surrey’s residents.

[The decisions on this item can be called in by the Council Overview and scrutiny Committee]