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

With the transition to trading, Red Quadrant had been appointed to work with senior management to develop the business case and five year transition strategy, anticipated for conclusion in January 2018.

In respect of Oracle, Newham would not move to Oracle Cloud within the next two years. Alternative arrangements are being finalised with Cap Gemini to continue to provide Oracle Version 12 for Newham and Havering.

In future, quarterly reports would be submitted on projects within the transformation programme. Of note was the rollout of the Starts and Movers project which would improve the customer experience by reducing the numbers of forms and emails required to complete related activities.

In terms of commercial developments, oneSource continues to have successes in being shortlisted for awards. Such areas being the Treasury and Pensions Team, Enforcement Team and HR. Work continues to be generated by Newham small businesses as they move to company status.

The Joint Committee noted the report.