Agenda item - Independent Barrister's Review into Home to School Transport

Report of the Executive Lead Officer, Strategy, Governance & Law

1)             That the Committee notes the report.

66.1      The Committee considered a report of the Executive Lead Officer, Strategy, Governance & Law that presented the findings from the independent barrister commissioned by the Chief Executive to carry out an investigation into the procurements associated with the Home to School Transport service change which was implemented in September 2019 following concerns from Members. The report made recommendations about how the Council should deliver change programmes.

66.2      In response to a query from the Chair, the Head of Commercial Law clarified that the Panel was comprised of Councillor Hugh-Jones, Councillor Williams, Councillor Wares and Chaired by David Bradly, one if the Council’s Independent Persons.

66.3      The Committee then resolved to exclude the press and public under Section 100(A) Section 4 of the Local Government Act 1972.

66.4      The Committee reconvened in public session at 18.10pm.

66.5      The Chair put the recommendations to the vote that were agreed.

66.6      RESOLVED- That the Committee notes the report.