The Cabinet considered a report of the Executive Director (Adults and Communities) presenting an update on progress with the development of a ten-year Partnership Agreement and contract between Southend Borough Council and Southend Care Ltd.

Resolved:

That the Partnership Agreement, set out at Appendix 1 to the submitted report, noting that the Agreement will be included as part of a new ten-year contract for services provided by Southend Care Ltd, be approved.

Reasons for decision:

The Partnership Agreement creates a shared vision and a set of principles which will build on the Council’s relationship and allow Southend Care Ltd to become more commercially focused in its approach whilst remaining true to the values that have informed its development to date.

Other options:

None

Note: This is an Executive Function

Eligible for call-in to: People Scrutiny Committee

Cabinet Member: Cllr Nevin