Cease the Citizen’s Advice Bureau Outreach Service at Fountain Court

Record of Decision Taken by Dave Banks on 15 November 2020

Authority for decision

Delegated authority from Executive Manager for Neighbourhoods.

Decision

To cease the Citizen’s Advice Bureau Outreach Service at Fountain Court, West Bridgford and enhance the Council’s grant contribution at The Main Bureau, Notts from £7,000 pa to £12,000 pa. The change will take effect from 1.4.2021

Reasons for decision

For the delivery of advice services to Rushcliffe residents.

Alternative options considered and rejected

Status quo - rejected

Provision of an Outreach Service and Main Bureau Service - Transformational change to remote and online services have seen an increase in access to virtual services, therefore this option no longer provides value for money.

Provision of a Main Bureau Service only at current grant levels - rejected

Outputs achieved would not be sufficient for the increased footfall at the Main Bureau following the cessation of the Outreach Service.

Conflicts of interest and any dispensation

None identified.

 

Monitoring Information

Key decision?

No.

Do General Exception or Special Urgency Rules apply to this decision?

No.

Consultation has taken place with the Section 151 & Monitoring Officer?

No.

The Leader, Deputy Leader or relevant Portfolio Member have been consulted?

Yes – Councillor Roger Upton, Portfolio Member for housing and Planning.

 

Signed

 

Dave Banks