Issue - meetings

To provide an update to the Joint Committee on the development and integration of Brighton and Hove City Council into the Orbis Partnership.

The Committee considered a report by the Chief Operating Officer and the Chief Property Officer on the Brighton and Hove City Council update.

Key points raised during the discussion:

1. The Joint Committee noted the work that is taking place with BHCC officers and the spirit of collaboration and enthusiasm for the partnership. All the three main political parties of BHCC are keen to pursue the partnership.
2. The work that BHCC is undertaking to join the Orbis partnership is outlined in a report to the forthcoming BHCC Policy and Resources Committee on the 28 April (appendix 1). Section 3 of the report describes the services in scope and outlines some of the key issues for BHCC in joining the Orbis partnership. It is anticipated that the recommendations of the report will be adopted at the meeting on the 28 April.
3. Discussions with trade unions have taken place for BHCC staff and as part of joint union discussions with all partners. Some further work may be required to ensure that what the partnership involves is fully understood by all BHCC staff and their representatives. BHCC are also making sure staff are aware of the alternatives for services should BHCC not take part in the Orbis partnership.

Resolved:

The Orbis Joint Committee resolved to:

i. note the progress being made to integrate Brighton and Hove City Council into the Orbis Partnership and;

ii. note the report being taken to Brighton and Hove City Council’s Policy & Resources Committee on 28 April 2016 which outlines progress being made to join the partnership.

To provide an update to the Joint Committee on the development of the Inter Authority Agreement (IAA) between East Sussex County Council (ESCC) and Surrey County Council (SCC) and the due diligence process for Brighton and Hove City Council to join the Orbis Partnership.

Keypointsraised during the discussion:

1.  TheChiefOperatingOfficerforEast Sussex County Council (ESCC) introducedthereport and informedthe Committee that the agreement would beformallysignedfollowingtheconclusionoftheOrbisJoint Committeemeeting.

Resolved:

It was agreedthat;

i.    the Joint Committee noted andconsideredthe content of the IAA between ESCC and SCC beforethedocument is sealed bythe Councils.

ii.    the Committeerecognised thata processofduediligence is currently beingundertakenfor BHCC to jointhe partnership.