Decision details

The report provided an update on a number of key activities across oneSource.

With respect to the transition to trading, it had been decided to delay the activation of the dormant company, oneSource Partnership Ltd, which had been planned for early spring.

Having reviewed the extent of the tasks required to set up the company, it was not possible to make the January round of Cabinet meetings. Work was ongoing to develop the oneSource Partnership Ltd Business Plan, with further discussions planned with partner authorities regarding the future direction of oneSource.

In terms of the oneSource Integrated Programme Plan, work was underway to implement two new ICT systems that will allow oneSource to manage its finances in a more commercial way. There are four initial service review pilots and these are making good progress with completion scheduled for the end of January.

It was noted that the Transition to Trading programme plan would eventually be combined with the oneSource Transformation Plan into a oneSource Integrated Programme Plan for the period to April 2019.

oneSource continues to have success in being shortlisted for numerous awards, including a nomination for the Best Service Delivery Model award at the Local Government Chronical Awards in March 2018.

Work has begun to renegotiate contracts awarded work by the Newham small businesses as they move to company status, with a view to extending the length of the contracts from one year to three years. It was noted that was of particular relevance to the overall oneSource offer and the need to diversify into services that are more suited to small businesses.

Finally, it was anticipated that the new oneSource Interim Chief Executive would be appointed in the coming weeks.

The Joint Committee noted the report.