RESOLVED – that (A) in principle, the exploration of closer corporate management arrangements with Stevenage Borough Council be supported;
(B) the development and assessment of a strategic business case for sharing support services with Stevenage Borough Council be approved;
(C) subject to agreement with Stevenage Borough Council, further discussion should take place with North Herts District Council following NHDC’s expression of interest in the shared service arrangements outlined here, provided that agreed timescales can be met; and
(D) the application to Improvement East for £25,000 to fund this work, be supported.