Issue - meetings

1.   That progress of the programme to date be noted.

2.   That Stage C, the corporate rollout of SmartWorking, at a total cost of £2,120,846, be approved.

3.   That the draw down an initial sum of £1,454,512 from the Invest to Save fund, specifically to pay for two key projects within the programme, namely Barclay House and Environment, as well as the required IT and telephony for Stage C, be approved.

4.   That a report be submitted to Cabinet after the delivery of the Barclay House and Environment projects detailing progress made and outcomes achieved, and requesting a draw down of £666,334 for the remaining rollout of Stage C.

5.   That it is noted that funding required for the removal costs associated with Stage C is requested when needed during the course of the programme.

6.   That settlement of the dilapidations claim relating to the termination of the Barclay House lease be delegated to the Director of Environment and Director of Finance and Corporate Services.