Issue - meetings

Report attached.

The oneSource Managing Director explained that a Havering decision would be made on this issue by 26 April 2017. Once a decision to proceed had been made, it was anticipated that the transfer could take place within a few weeks.

The transfer of Council Tax enforcement for Newham was a matter for the relevant Newham team. A Member felt that certainty was needed under the process and that oneSource could only work if there was trust and cooperation going forward and a commitment to develop services.

The Joint Committee noted Newham’s decision to request to Havering and Bexley Councils to remove Newham’s Council Tax and Benefits service from the Joint Committee and Delegation Agreement. The Joint Committee also noted that an extension of time was agreed for havering to consider the request.