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:
-
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.
- 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.
- 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.