Decision details

RESOLVED

That Council:

a) Noted that the 2023/24 Annual Review of the Service Delivery Contract (SDC) between Northamptonshire Children’s Trust (NCT) and West and North Northamptonshire Councils which includes the 2023/24 Annual Report (Appendices A-H) was completed by the Strategic Group in line with the arrangements of Service Delivery Contract.

b) Noted the contents of the 2023/24 Annual Report (Appendices A-H) 3.2.

Reasons for Recommendations: The arrangements to complete the Annual Review and Annual Report are set out in the Service Delivery Contract and provide a procedure through which the Councils can review the Service Delivery Contract and NCT’s performance in delivering its functions. 3.3.

Alternative Options Considered: Do nothing - Failing to complete the Annual Review or produce an Annual Report would not be compliant with the Service Delivery Contract and would not allow the Councils to formally review the contractual arrangements with NCT and agree changes. It should be noted that the Service Delivery Contract contains a process for the Councils to propose changes outside of the Annual Review if required.