Decision details

RESOLVED that

      i.        the Digital & ICT Strategy 2021 – 2024 is approved.

     ii.        the outline work programme included in the Strategy is agreed.

    iii.        the governance arrangements proposed in paragraph 3.3 of the Executive Director: Delivery’s report is agreed.

      i.        A clear direction for Digital and ICT is important for the Council, to ensure the work of the Digital and ICT teams continues to contribute effectively to the strategic objectives of the Council, and delivers the levels of functionality and security required to support effective and efficient operation.

     ii.        The work programme is reasonably detailed for the first year of delivery. However, beyond that timeframe, it is difficult to predict exactly what projects will be needed, as this is a fast-changing environment.

    iii.        Governance of the Strategy will be managed through existing structures. Progress on the delivery of the Strategy will be managed through the Digital & ICT Steering Group, which meets six-weekly. Half-yearly progress reports will be taken to CMT, and annual reports to the Executive. The annual review by the Executive will also approve the work programme for the following year.

Continue operating “business as usual” but without any review of the strategic

direction. This approach risks missing opportunities, or the work of the Digital and

ICT teams being focused in areas that do not meet the Council’s strategic objectives.

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