Decision details

To approve investment in Future Gov as part of the Council’s commitment to innovation and income opportunities

Part 2

The Cabinet considered a proposal to strengthen its relationship with an innovation partner, together with a social investment fund, to acquire skills, expertise and further develop its network of innovation.

RESOLVED:

1.         That an investment be agreed on the basis set out in the report submitted.

2.         That the Strategic Director for Business Services, in consultation with the Leader of the Council, be authorised to agree appropriate contractual arrangements on behalf of the Council, following completion of appropriate due diligence.

Reasons for Decisions:

An innovation partnership will bring to the Council expertise, intellectual knowledge and a wide network that is essential to its journey of innovation. This partnership will introduce skills and competencies which would be difficult for a local authority to attract in isolation and might otherwise be sought from more expensive consultancy arrangements.