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The corresponding report of the following item (Minute 5 refers) contains exempt information as defined in Paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended).

5          (5)  LOCAL TAXATION AND BENEFITS – SHARED SERVICES WITH NORTH-EAST LINCOLNSHIRE COUNCIL – The Director of Policy and Resources submitted a report which outlined the progress of the Shared Service project with North – East Lincolnshire for the delivery of Local Taxation and Benefits services, and sought approval for the implementation of Phase 3 of the restructure.

The shared service between North Lincolnshire Council (NLC) and North-East Lincolnshire Council (NELC) for Local Taxation and Benefits services was approved by the cabinet member on 7 November 2011. This included the business case which set out the drivers for the project, the strategic fit between the two authorities, options appraisal, the associated costs and the anticipated benefits of delivering the project.

The implementation of the shared services was in three phases. Phase 1 was the management structure which was approved by the cabinet member on 7 February 2012. Phase 2 was a team undertaking joint functions across both Councils and was approved by the cabinet member on 2 May 2012.  Phase 3 was mainly operational staff remaining in their existing roles at either Brigg or Cleethorpes.

The report provided details of the structure and grades of posts for appointment of  Phase 3 of the shared service with effect from 1 August 2012.

Resolved – That the implementation of Phase 3 of the structure for the shared service arrangement at the grades shown within the report be approved.

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Where there is no report this is because it is exempt, as it contains information which is considered to be of a confidential nature, as detailed in the Local Government (Access to Information) Act.