Decision details

Cabinet considered the head of corporate services’ report on the joint technology strategy.  This updated the current strategy agreed in 2018, allowed the council to develop its technology infrastructure to meet the needs of the corporate plan, allowed the council to provide for future needs as it moved to new offices, and allowed it to adapt to changes in IT provision.  The strategy was set out in appendix A to the report, published with the agenda. 

Cabinet welcomed the updated technology strategy and noted that it would support all objectives set out in the corporate plan, not just reduce costs.  The council would be investing in key systems to provide better services to the public.  Cabinet particularly welcomed the emphasis on reducing the council’s carbon footprint.  Cabinet also welcomed the proposed customer relationship system proposals, and strategic move towards cloud-based services.  The strategy would allow the council to move forward and adapt to changes in the IT environment. 

RESOLVED: to note the update on the projects incorporated in the Joint Technology Strategy and to support the continuing implementation of the programme.