Issue - decisions

RESOLVED:  i)   That Cabinet agree to the establishment of the Council’s  first social enterprise and to:

ii)  Create a mutual, Social Enterprise organisation to provide the Warden Call/CELS service in shadow form to facilitate smooth transition.

iii)  Form a Community Interest Company,(in the form of a Company Limited by Guarantee) for the reasons described in sections 4 and 5 of the report.

iv)  Provide a further report on progress in December 2013 to seek confirmation of a 1 April 2014 start date for the new organisation

REASON:           To create a viable social enterprise opportunity that will provide services to a wider customer base whilst providing value for money to the council.