Decision details

The Cabinet Member approved an agreement under section 113 Local Government Act 1972 with East Cambridgeshire Council, to permit the Corporate Director: Resources to fulfil the role of Section 151 officer at East Cambridgeshire District Council part-time on a temporary basis, with effect from 3 March 2017.

It is a statutory requirement under the Local Government Act 1972 that Local Authorities have an officer appointed to the role of S151 Officer. In agreeing that Peterborough City Councils’ Corporate Director: Resources may fulfil this role for ECDC, this would ensure that that ECDC have an officer with the relevant knowledge and experience to undertake the role, and would promote joint working.

Not to Enter into a Section 113 Agreement

This option was considered and disregarded. The implications for Peterborough City Council should no agreement be entered into include a missed opportunity to form a partnership arrangement between the Council and ECDC.

As has been seen with the successful trial and subsequent appointment of Gillian Beasley as shared Chief Executive of Peterborough City Council and Cambridgeshire County Council, such shared arrangements can be managed and effective in delivering effective services.

None.

East Cambridgeshire District Council Report ‘Appointment of S151 Officer’ 23 February2017 (para 3.8) https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/agendas/fc230217_R212.pdf