Decision details

RESOLVED: That the Executive:

i) approved the continuation of provision of adults and children’s legal services

by the Joint Legal Team based in Reading Borough Council on the basis of

the “Heads of Terms” (appendix 1); and

ii) delegated to the Director of Children’s Services and Director of Adults’

Services, in consultation with the relevant officers in legal, finance and service

areas, authority to enter into a contract for joint services with Reading

Borough Council.

Reasons for Decision

The purpose of this report is to seek approval from Executive of the “Heads of Terms” (attached as Appendix 1 of the agenda papers) which will inform the new 5 year Shared Agreement for the Joint Legal Team (JLT) serving Adults’ and Children’s Services which will involve expenditure of approximately £4.6 million over 5 years.